Custody Battle Suspected in Bengaluru Hotel Child Murders

Police suspect a custody battle was the motive behind the murder of two daughters in a Bengaluru five-star hotel, with a note found at the scene indicating a dispute with the wife.

11 Aug, 05:48 — 11 Aug, 12:22

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Why this matters

This tragic incident highlights the devastating potential consequences of intense family disputes, particularly custody battles, which can escalate to extreme violence. It underscores the need for robust support systems and interventions for families in crisis to prevent such outcomes.

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The Story

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What sources agree on

Two young daughters were found dead in a Bengaluru hotel room
Their father, SG Imran, was found dead in the same room with a slit throat
Police suspect a custody battle with his wife as the motive for the incident
A note was found in the room indicating a dispute with his wife

Key claims5 agreed

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SG Imran, 45, was found with his neck slit in the hotel room's toilet.

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His daughters, aged 8 and 10, were found on the bed.

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The incident came to light after the hotel's security manager contacted the police.

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The daughters were strangled.

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A note was found revealing a 'dispute with wife'.

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The specific ages of the daughters (8 and 10)

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The father's full name and age (SG Imran, 45)

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How the daughters were killed (strangled)

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Moderate (27/100)

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Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual15d ago

Daughters strangled at Taj Hotel, note reveals 'dispute with wife': What happened in Bengaluru?

The incident came to light after Bengaluru hotel's security manager contacted the police about the suspected deaths of two children.

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ndtvMostly Factual15d ago

Custody Battle Behind Children's Murders In Bengaluru 5-Star Hotel: Police

SG Imran, 45, was found lying in a pool of blood in the hotel room's toilet with his neck slit. His daughters, aged 8 and 10, were found on the bed just metres away.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: hindustan-times · 11 Aug, 05:48|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h

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hindustan-times11 Aug, 05:48First to report

Daughters strangled at Taj Hotel, note reveals 'dispute with wife': What happened in Bengaluru?

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ndtv11 Aug, 12:22Latest update

Custody Battle Behind Children's Murders In Bengaluru 5-Star Hotel: Police

Story evolution

The initial reports focused on the discovery and the father's note, which later shifted to the police's identification of a custody battle as the primary motive.

Discovery of the Incident2026-08-11T05:48:25.000Z

The hotel's security manager alerted police to suspected deaths in a room.

Initial Police Findings2026-08-11T05:48:25.000Z

Police found the father and two daughters dead, with a note indicating a dispute with his wife.

Motive Identified2026-08-11T12:22:44.000Z

Police publicly stated that a custody battle was suspected as the motive for the murders and suicide.

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Custody Battle Suspected in Bengaluru Hotel Child Murders

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims5 agreed

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Daughters strangled at Taj Hotel, note reveals 'dispute with wife': What happened in Bengaluru?

Custody Battle Behind Children's Murders In Bengaluru 5-Star Hotel: Police

Coverage Timeline

Daughters strangled at Taj Hotel, note reveals 'dispute with wife': What happened in Bengaluru?

Custody Battle Behind Children's Murders In Bengaluru 5-Star Hotel: Police

Story evolution

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Key claims5 agreed

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