Bengaluru firm Aironics Media’s CEO, MD stabbed to death by ex-employee

According to police sources, the accused was identified as one Felix, who was a former employee at the firm. The incident took place in a residential area located at Pampa extension in Amruthahalli, north Bengaluru.

A police officer said, “Felix and Phanindra had worked together. He had established his own company and was a rival in the business. Around 4pm on Tuesday, Felix attacked Phanindra and Vinu Kumar and stabbed them to death with sharp objects. He escaped from the spot after the murder.”

A police officer said, “Felix had come in a two wheeler with two others and entered the office building with Phanindra. They had waited for him. Later, they have discussed for about 20 minutes before Felix attacked.”

“Felix and his associates were carrying weapons with them which included knives and machettes. As Vinu Kumar heard the scream, he entered Phanindra’s chamber and tried to save him but Felix and his accused attacked him as well. There were about 10 employees in the office when Phanindra was murdered. After stabbing the CEO and MD, the accused threatened other employees and fled from the scene,” a police officer added.

According to Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Aironics Media Private Limited was registered on 7 November, 2022. The directors are Sreeja Kanjirakattu Krishnamarar and Subramanyam Phanindra.

Amruthahalli police who have registered a murder case have formed four teams to nab the accused. A police officer said that they have leads about the whereabouts of the accused.