Guwahati, April 21 -- Bengaluru Police have detained former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash's wife, Pallavi, in custody after accusing her of fatally attacking him during a violent altercation at their residence in HSR Layout.

Authorities claimed that she threw chilli powder in his eyes before stabbing him, leading to his death.

Investigators are also questioning the couple's daughter, Kriti, as part of the ongoing probe into what they believe was a domestic dispute that turned deadly.

The incident came to light after Om Prakash's son lodged a formal complaint, alleging both Pallavi and Kriti had a role in the killing.

According to police, the retired IPS officer, aged 68, got into a heated argument with Pallavi on the day of the incident. ...