Bengaluru: The Victoria Hospital general surgeon, arrested last month for allegedly murdering his dermatologist wife by administering propofol, is back in the spotlight after police uncovered disturbing, cryptic messages he reportedly sent to several women—including one who had rejected his marriage proposal shortly after his wife’s death.
According to investigators, the doctor sent messages such as “I killed my wife for you” to four to five women using PhonePe, a digital payment platform. He allegedly exploited the app’s payment text field to bypass communication blocks placed on social media by at least one woman—a medical professional who had distanced herself from him.
Messages Uncovered Through Digital Forensics
The revelations surfaced after police retrieved chat logs and data from the accused doctor’s seized phone and laptop, which were later sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL). Officials stated that the surgeon had repeatedly attempted to reconnect with old acquaintances and was actively seeking marriage proposals soon after his wife’s death.
Murder Case Background
As earlier reported, the doctor is accused of killing his wife six months ago and initially attempting to pass her death off as natural. However, the FSL report confirmed the presence of a powerful anaesthetic drug in her organs, after which he was arrested.
Suspicion deepened when the deceased woman’s family alleged that the doctor tried to gain access to the autopsy room, insisting on witnessing the post-mortem. They believed he intended to interfere with the procedure, prompting them to demand a thorough forensic examination.
The eventual forensic analysis revealed a lethal dose of propofol, indicating premeditation. During interrogation, the doctor allegedly confessed, claiming he was upset about her undisclosed medical issues before marriage. However, the victim’s family countered this, accusing him of having an extramarital affair during the marriage.
Police Confirmation
Speaking to The Times of India, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Whitefield) K. Parashurama confirmed that the messages were indeed sent through PhonePe.
A senior police officer added:
“The woman’s statement has been recorded. She had blocked the accused before his marriage and stayed away afterward. He sent her a so-called confession a couple of months after killing his wife. Until his arrest, she believed he was lying just to talk to her.”
Police clarified that the woman has no role in the crime.
