{
  "id": 298906,
  "title": "Woman’s skeletal remains found in B'luru home; lived alone after son, husband died",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/womans-skeletal-remains-found-in-bluru-home-lived-alone-after-son",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-08T06:33:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/skeletal-remains-of-woman-found-in-bengaluru-home-lived-alone-after-husband-son-died/articleshow/133047589.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Bengaluru, the skeletal remains of a 57-year-old woman were discovered inside her home, according to police reports. The victim, identified as Dakshayini, hailed from Saundatti taluk in Belagavi district. The incident was reported on August 7, originating from her residence in Havanur Layout, which comes under the jurisdiction of Bagalgunte police station. Dakshayini's brother, Mahesh Basappa, revealed during his statement that she had been grappling with mental health issues following her son's death in 2005. She received treatment at hospitals in Bengaluru and Shivamogga, where she was diagnosed with schizophrenia and spent four months at a rehabilitation center. Police stated that Dakshayini had been residing alone in the house for several years post her husband's demise in 2017 and had not been in touch with her family for approximately two years. Upon receiving the news of the discovered body, Mahesh visited the residence and confirmed the identity of the deceased. He expressed no suspicion regarding the cause of death, and an unnatural death report under Section 194 of the BNSS has been registered, with ongoing investigations.",
  "summary": "In a distressing incident, the skeletal remains of Dakshayini, a 57-year-old woman from Bengaluru, were discovered in her residence. Living independently and suffering from schizophrenia, she had lost touch with her family for nearly two years. The police notified her brother, who confirmed her identity. An unnatural death report is now underway, prompting further investigative actions.",
  "key_points": [
    "57-year-old Dakshayini's skeletal remains found in Bengaluru home",
    "Victim lived alone after son's death in 2005, husband's in 2017",
    "Mental health issues, schizophrenia diagnosed, no family contact in 2 years"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}