Bengaluru Shocker: Six Months After Wife's Death, Doctor Arrested For Murder By Anaesthesia

Dr. Mahendra Reddy has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, a dermatologist in Bengaluru, by administering Propofol, a controlled anesthetic, leading to her respiratory failure.

• Dr. Mahendra Reddy, a Bengaluru-based dermatologist, was arrested six months after his wifes death, which was initially deemed natural.
• Police allege that Reddy used Propofol, a controlled anesthetic, to induce respiratory failure in his wife, resulting in her death.
• The incident took place in Marathahalli, Bengaluru, raising serious concerns about the misuse of medical knowledge for personal motives.
• Authorities have launched a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death, focusing on Reddys medical practices and access to anesthetic drugs.
• The case underscores potential risks in the healthcare sector, particularly regarding the ethical responsibilities of medical professionals like Reddy.