In a shocking incident from Bengaluru, the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Operating Officer (CEO) of a tech startup were murdered allegedly by an ex-employee. The former employee is believed to attack the two while they were in an apartment building in Amrutahalli, North East part of the city, said police.
MD Phanindra Subramanya and CEO Vinu Kumar of the Aeronics Internet Company were declared dead upon arrival at the hospital.
The ex-employee named Felix, who attacked the two, is reportedly absconding.
The suspect had quit the company and began his own venture. However, it is being reported that he held a deep grudge against Phanindra, who had expressed strong opposition to his industry practices.
As per the reports, Felix entered the office of Aeronics today at 4 PM. He carried a sword and a knife. He stabbed Phanindra and Vinu and fled the scene. The police has started investigation in order to nab the absconding nab.