Bengaluru: The former Director General of Police for Karnataka, Om Prakash, was discovered deceased at his home in Bengaluru on Sunday under suspicious circumstances, according to police reports.

At 68 years old, Prakash's body was found with visible injuries, leading authorities to suspect foul play.

His wife, Pallavi, was the one who alerted the police about the situation.

Upon receiving the report, senior police officials quickly arrived at the scene.

The body was located on the ground floor of his three-story residence in the affluent HSR Layout area, lying in a pool of blood.

Investigators have begun questioning Prakash's wife and daughter as part of their inquiry into the incident.

Additional Commissioner of Police Vikash Kumar Vikash explained to reporters that the police received the alert around 4:30 PM, and a patrol vehicle was dispatched to the location.

Vikash noted that Prakash's son filed a complaint, prompting the initiation of an FIR and subsequent investigation.

When asked about the possibility of murder, the police officer stated, "There has been a physical assault. A weapon was involved, and there was significant blood loss. Further details will emerge as the investigation progresses."

Regarding potential involvement of family members, Vikash mentioned, "We will ascertain these details during the investigation. An FIR has not yet been registered, but the process is underway. Once it is filed, we will provide a comprehensive account of the incident."

"Currently, no arrests have been made, and we have secured the premises," he added.

Reports suggest that the retired DGP had previously voiced concerns about threats to his safety to close friends.

Authorities are considering the possibility of involvement from close family members, especially given reports of property disputes within the family.

The body has been sent for an autopsy, and the investigation is ongoing.

Prakash, who was part of the 1981 IPS batch, hailed from Champaran, Bihar, and held a Master's degree in Geology.

He was appointed as the Director General of Police on March 1, 2015.