Tragic Incident: The CEO and Managing Director of Bengaluru Web Firm was brutally murdered. In a shocking turn of events, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of a newly established internet company in Bengaluru were brutally murdered inside their office on Tuesday afternoon.
The heinous act was allegedly carried out by their former colleague and two accomplices in Amrutahalli, located in the city’s North East region.
Police Investigation
CEO and MD Attacked with Sharp Weapons: Deputy Commissioner of Police, Laxmi Prasad, confirmed the distressing incident, stating that the victims, identified as Vinu Kumar (CEO) and Phanindra Subramanya (Managing Director) of Aeronics Internet Company, were hacked to death by their ex-colleague and his two associates.
The assailants launched a brutal attack inside the office premises in Pampanagar, using sharp weapons. Tragically, both victims succumbed to their injuries while being transported to the hospital. The police are currently searching for the accused, who fled the scene of the crime.
Three people were arrested by the northeast division police in the case:
#UPDATE | “Three people arrested by the north east division police in the case,” says Lakshmi Prasad, DCP North east (Bengaluru)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Vinu Kumar and MD Phanindra Subramanya of Aeronics Internet Company were killed by a former employee. https://t.co/Snyt3jYaF5 pic.twitter.com/9qGtojWYFj
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
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Prime Suspect and Motive
Former Colleague and Competition: Police sources have identified the prime suspect as, a former colleague of the victims. Felix had worked alongside Phanindra and Vinu Kumar at a private company located on Bannerghatta Road before they ventured into establishing Aeronics Internet Company in November 2022.
It is suspected that Felix, accompanied by two yet-to-be-identified individuals, carried out the gruesome attack. Investigations indicate that Felix believed his own firm was losing customers to Aeronics, leading to financial difficulties for his company.
Background of the Internet Company
Aerobics Internet Company, founded by Phanindra and Vinu Kumar, provided internet facilities to its customers. Prior to establishing their own venture, the victims had worked together with Felix as their senior colleague in a private company.
Allegedly, Felix grew resentful of Aeronics’ success and perceived competition, leading to a belief that his firm was facing a financial crisis due to the establishment of the victims’ company.
The shocking murder at the Bengaluru web firm has sent shockwaves through the community, raising concerns about workplace safety and the potential for conflicts to escalate to such tragic extremes.
Authorities are actively pursuing leads and working towards apprehending the suspects involved in this horrific crime.
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The loss of Vinu Kumar and Phanindra Subramanya is a devastating blow to their families, friends, and the business community. Their contributions to the internet industry and the impact they had as entrepreneurs will be remembered.
The incident serves as a somber reminder of the need for increased vigilance and security measures in the workplace to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.