In a chilling revelation, Bengaluru surgeon Dr Mahendra Reddy allegedly confessed to his lover, saying, &ldquo;I killed my wife for you&rdquo;, just weeks after murdering his wife, Kruthika Reddy. The message, discovered on his phone during a forensic investigation, was sent through a digital payment app, confirming his role in the crime.
Police said Mahendra, a 32-year-old general surgeon, meticulously planned the murder using his medical expertise and knowledge of his wife&rsquo;s health issues. He allegedly administered a fatal dose of anaesthesia while posing as if he were providing medical care.
The couple, who married in May 2024, had growing tensions after Mahendra discovered Kruthika&rsquo;s long-standing metabolic and gastric disorders. According to investigators, he used these vulnerabilities to plan her death.
On April 23, 2025, Kruthika was found unconscious at her father&rsquo;s home in Marathahalli and later declared dead at a private hospital. Initially thought to be a natural death, suspicions arose when her sister Dr. Nikitha Reddy demanded a probe. A forensic report later confirmed respiratory failure due to anaesthetic overdose, leading to Mahendra&rsquo;s arrest.
Officials said Mahendra&rsquo;s calculated actions and his disturbing post-crime confession have made the case one of the most shocking in recent Bengaluru history.
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Forensic probe finds Mahendra Reddy texted lover, “I killed my wife for you,” after murder

Bengaluru Doctor’s Shocking Confession

Forensic probe finds Mahendra Reddy texted lover, “I killed my wife for you,” after murder

November 4, 2025 | 20:16 IST