Double murder in upscale villa: After butchering parents with kitchen knife, Bengaluru techie shows no emotion at funeral, leaves after 5 minutes
Times of India
by HAMSAVENI NFebruary 14, 2026
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A Bengaluru techie, Rohan Chandra Bhat, faced涉嫌杀害了他的双亲，包括一名退休的印度空军上尉和一位医生。尽管他被押送到火葬场参加父母的最后 rites，在场的人们感到震惊的是，他在整个过程中表现得异常冷静，没有流露出任何情感，并且在不到五分钟内便离开了现场。
Rohan, who has been undergoing treatment for schizophrenia at Nimhans, was brought to Wilson Garden crematorium under police escort following a court order. His sister Rashmi, who had flown in from the U.S., joined family members for the last rites. The bodies of Capt Naveen Chandra Bhat and Dr Shyamala Bhat were placed side by side inside the crematorium hall, where silence reigned as rituals proceeded. Rohan, handcuffed and detached from the proceedings, performed the arathi with a police officer beside him before being led away without looking back.
Rashmi revealed that her brother had been struggling with mental health issues for years, including mood swings and unusual behavior, which ultimately led to her cutting ties with him two years prior. She expressed shock at the extent of his actions, emphasizing how her parents had tried their best to support him despite his condition. The family was known in Bengaluru’s upscale community for being quiet and dignified individuals who kept to themselves.
The tragedy has raised questions about mental health awareness and the challenges families face in dealing with severe mental illness. Rohan’s academic background, which included a master’s degree in artificial intelligence from the U.S., adds another layer of complexity to the case. His brief, emotionless appearance at the crematorium left many wondering how such a breakdown could occur within a seemingly stable family unit.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/14/2026