Retired IPS officer Om Prakash, Karnataka’s former Director General of Police (DGP), was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his Bengaluru home. Police say blood was found all over the floor, and an autopsy has been ordered.
📍 Bengaluru | April 20, 2025
In a shocking development, Om Prakash, a respected 1981-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and former DGP of Karnataka, was found dead at his residence in Bengaluru on Sunday. Initial reports from the police suggest a significant amount of blood was found at the scene, raising concerns of unnatural death.
The body has been sent for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether foul play is suspected, but a forensic team is conducting a detailed examination of the premises.
Om Prakash served the Karnataka police force for decades and was known for his disciplined leadership and reformative administrative approach. His sudden death has sent shockwaves through the state’s law enforcement and political circles.
🔎 What We Know So Far:
- Name: Om Prakash
- Service: IPS (1981 batch)
- Former Role: Director General of Police, Karnataka
- Found dead: April 20, 2025, at his Bengaluru home
- Police say: “Blood was everywhere on the floor”
- Autopsy underway
- Investigation launched
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