According to police officials, the incident occurred at approximately 8:30 pm on Wednesday night while Krishi Thapanda was away in Yelahanka. The deceased, identified as Vaishak, had reportedly been staying at the actor’s residence for the past week.
Authorities confirmed that no suicide note was recovered from the scene. Following the discovery, the body was shifted to Victoria Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Police officials stated that further details regarding the cause and circumstances of the death will emerge after the completion of legal and forensic procedures.
Investigators revealed that Vaishak had been undergoing treatment for depression and was facing personal and family-related difficulties. Preliminary findings indicate that he had been living separately from his wife for nearly a month following frequent disputes between the couple.
Vaishak had previously come under police scrutiny in a high-profile extortion and threat-letter case involving businessman and advocate Aravind Reddy. In February, a threatening letter allegedly demanding between Rs 6 crore and Rs 7 crore, along with an apology, was reportedly sent to Reddy through a courier service.
During the investigation into the case, HAL Police arrested Vaishak, alleging that he had sent the threatening letter in connection with a dispute involving a woman. He was subsequently released from custody.
The Karnataka High Court had stayed further investigation against Vaishak on February 6. Prior to the court’s intervention, he had been taken into custody and questioned for five days by HAL Police as part of the probe.
Police officials said family members of the deceased are expected to file a formal complaint regarding the death. Rajarajeshwari Nagar Police are likely to register a case and complete all mandatory legal formalities before handing over the body to the family following the post-mortem examination.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident to determine the exact circumstances that led to Vaishak’s death. The case has drawn attention due to the deceased’s previous involvement in a high-profile criminal investigation and the location where the incident occurred, making it a matter of significant public interest as police await further evidence and forensic findings.
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