In a quiet Tulsa, Oklahoma neighborhood, a tragic story unfolded in the spring of 2015. Six-year-old Arush Khamitkar, a young male, was found deceased in his family home on April 1st. His life was cut short alongside his 10-year-old brother, Arnav Khamitkar, and his 38-year-old mother, Smita Haval Khamitkar. The discovery was made after Smita's employer became concerned when she did not show up for work for two consecutive days and requested a welfare check.
When police officers arrived
at the home, they found a scene of profound loss. The investigation determined that Arush, his brother, and his mother were victims of a homicide. The evidence indicated that the perpetrator was the boys' father and Smita's husband, 42-year-old Sudheer Khamitkar. It is believed that Sudheer shot his wife and two sons before taking his own life. A handgun was discovered near his body, and there were no signs of forced entry into the residence.
The motive behind this devastating act remains largely unknown. Investigators learned that Sudheer had recently changed jobs and intended to speak with his current and former employers to see if he had been facing any personal difficulties. However, a clear reason for the murder-suicide was never established. Neighbors of the Khamitkar family, who had lived in the home for a decade, expressed their shock and described the family as quiet and the neighborhood as safe. There were no prior reports of domestic violence or any other criminal activity associated with the family. The incident left the community grappling with the sudden and tragic loss of an entire family. As the sole perpetrator, Sudheer Khamitkar, died at the scene, no arrests were made in connection with the deaths of Arush, Arnav, and Smita Khamitkar.
