Police in Dharwad, Karnataka recovered the bloodied body of anesthetist Dr. Kiran Hannanavar, 45, from his apartment on Karnataka University Road. His eight-year-old son was found in another room with serious stab injuries and was taken to a private hospital. The boy’s mother, ophthalmologist Dr. Priyanka, was reportedly lying on the bed using her phone when relatives discovered the scene. She has been taken into custody for questioning.

Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar said preliminary investigation found no evidence of any outsider entering the flat, which was inside a secured residential complex. Relatives had tried to contact Dr. Hannanavar since Tuesday evening, and Dr. Priyanka initially gave inconsistent explanations about his whereabouts. Investigators said she appeared mentally distressed and gave incoherent statements.

A murder case has been filed at the Suburban Police Station. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing family members. Early findings suggest a possible domestic dispute, though the exact motive and sequence of events remain unclear. The autopsy report is expected to provide further details, and the investigation continues.