Did Multiple Affairs Drive Dr Mahendra Reddy to Murder His Doctor Wife Krithika?

The shocking murder of Dr. Krithika Reddy by her husband, Dr. Mahendra Reddy, has taken a darker turn as investigations reveal his multiple illicit relationships with other women. Both were doctors by profession, yet behind the facade of a perfect marriage, Mahendra allegedly led a secret life that may have pushed him to commit the horrific crime.

According to police sources, Mahendra maintained affairs with several women - both before and after his marriage. His name has now surfaced in connection with women across Karnataka, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, where he was reportedly close to nearly half a dozen individuals. Even Krithika's parents had earlier accused him of such behaviour, saying he often crossed moral boundaries despite being married.

Investigators now suspect that Mahendra's illicit relationships could be the key motive behind the murder. To confirm this, police are analysing his call records and phone data, hoping to establish links that could explain why he chose to kill his wife.

The Chilling Crime

On April 21, at their home in Marathahalli, Bengaluru, Mahendra began treating Krithika for what he claimed was "gastric discomfort." Two days later, he returned to administer another IV dose. Late at night, he visited her parents' house and gave her another injection. By morning, Krithika was unresponsive.

When she was rushed to Cauvery Hospital, she was declared dead. Mahendra insisted there was no need for a post-mortem, trying to convince the family that it was a natural death. However, Krithika's sister, Dr. Nikitha Reddy, refused to accept that explanation and pushed for an investigation.

The Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO) team recovered syringes, cannula sets, and vials from the couple's home. The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) later confirmed traces of Propofol, an anaesthetic drug, leading police to reclassify the case as murder.

How Mahendra Planned It

Investigations revealed that Mahendra procured the anaesthesia injection by deceiving a medical shop owner. He posed as a surgeon and presented a fake prescription to purchase Propofol, a strong anaesthetic used in surgical procedures. He then administered it to Krithika through an IV line, causing her to slip into a coma and die of an overdose.

Police say the murder was carried out with clinical precision, exploiting Krithika's trust and medical vulnerability. "He knew her health condition well and used that knowledge against her," said Whitefield DCP M. Parashuram.

A Hidden Past and Shattered Future

Family members later revealed that Mahendra had a history of misconduct, including a criminal complaint from his past and an affair dating back to his college days. Despite this, he pretended to mourn after Krithika's death, frequently visiting her family and asking about the investigation - all while knowing the truth.

Just days before her death, Krithika had designed the board for her dream clinic, 'Skin and Scalpel', which was set to open on May 4.

What appeared to be a medical tragedy has turned out to be a cold, calculated murder, possibly driven by Mahendra Reddy's secret life and infidelity.