Police suspect that Dakshayini may have died about a year agoDuring this period, her daughter and son-in-law reportedly did not visit the house, which could explain why her death remained unnoticed for so long.
Published: August 8, 2026, 7:41 AM IST
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52-year-old woman’s skeleton found inside duplex house in Bengaluru, police suspect she died a year ago, no one visited her
The skeleton of a 52-year-old woman was found inside a duplex house in Bengaluru’s Bagalagunte area, nearly a year after she is believed to have diedThe woman has been identified as DakshayiniHer remains were found in a house in Havanur Layout, Bagalagunte.
According to preliminary information, Dakshayini lived alonePolice suspect that she may have died around a year ago, but her death went unnoticed for monthsDakshayini had reportedly been going through a difficult period after losing both her husband and sonHer husband, Umesh, died around 10 years agoHer son later died of cancer.
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Police suspect that Dakshayini may have died about a year agoDuring this period, her daughter and son-in-law reportedly did not visit the house, which could explain why her death remained unnoticed for so long.
After the remains were discovered, Bagalagunte police reached the house and carried out an inspectionAn investigation is now underway to find out exactly when and how Dakshayini died.
The police are also working to establish the circumstances surrounding her deathThe exact cause of death will be known after the forensic examination and other investigation procedures are completedPolice are expected to gather more information from relatives, neighbours and forensic evidence.
