Investigators said Kenneth and Shwetha travelled separately after the murders. Although they took different routes, both eventually reached Puducherry independently.

The police said Kenneth had planned to meet Swetha in Puducherry but she was detained by the police. Through her inputs, his movements were tracked through sustained technical analysis and field investigation, leading to his detention. He is expected to be brought to Bengaluru on transit remand for further interrogation.

Father ran out, alerted residents

The case came to light on Monday night after three members of Shwetha’s family were found murdered at their residence in KR Pura. While the two women died inside the house, the injured father managed to come out of the apartment and alert residents before collapsing. He later succumbed to his injuries.

Shwetha was traced and taken into custody near a bus stand in Puducherry on Wednesday. During the initial stages of interrogation, she allegedly claimed that she had acted alone. However, investigators remained unconvinced, citing technical and circumstantial evidence that indicated his possible involvement. Police have since been working to corroborate her statement with forensic, electronic, and other material evidence.

Investigators suspect the murders were premeditated and are examining the sequence of events leading up to the killings. The police had earlier said the accused had allegedly discussed disposing of the bodies before Shwetha’s father and sister unexpectedly arrived at the house.

With Kenneth now detained, investigators are expected to question both accused to establish the motive, reconstruct the events surrounding the murders and determine the extent of each person’s involvement.