Bengaluru Businessman Found Dead At Actor Krishi Thapanda’s Apartment
Bengaluru Businessman Found Dead At Actor Krishi Thapanda’s Apartment Published By, Last Updated: June 25, 2026, 21:48 IST Bengaluru businessman Vaishak, 45, was found dead
Bengaluru Businessman Found Dead At Actor Krishi Thapanda’s Apartment Published By, Last Updated: June 25, 2026, 21:48 IST Bengaluru businessman Vaishak, 45, was found dead at actor Krishi Thapanda’s R R Nagar apartment, police registered an unnatural death case and are probing his past extortion case. A 45-year-old Bengaluru businessman was found dead at the apartment of actor and former Bigg Boss contestant Krishi Thapanda in the city’s R R Nagar area on Wednesday night, police said. The deceased, identified as Vaishak, was a resident of Girinagar and had been staying at Thapanda’s apartment for the past few days, according to police.
He was reportedly alone at the flat when the incident took place. Police said Thapanda was in Nelamangala at the time. Sources said Vaishak had been in contact with her shortly before his death and had sent distress messages, following which she alerted his family members. They rushed to the apartment and informed police. Unnatural Death Case Registered Police found Vaishak unresponsive after reaching the spot. Based on a complaint filed by his father, the R R Nagar police registered a case of unnatural death and launched an investigation. No suicide note was recovered from the apartment, police said, adding that they were examining his recent communications and the circumstances leading up to his death.
Past Extortion Case Under Lens Investigators said Vaishak had previously been arrested in an alleged extortion case involving businessman Aravind Reddy. Police had alleged that a threatening letter demanding a large sum of money and an apology was sent to Reddy through courier. Vaishak was arrested in the case and later released on bail. Police are continuing their inquiry to establish the cause of death and whether any other factors led to the incident. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad.
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