Bangalore: The Principal of a prominent college in Bangalore was allegedly shot at last night by his son- in-law, who then committed suicide, police said on June 8.

Venkataraju, Principal of Seshadripuram College, received bullet in his chin. He was operated upon and was improving, they said.

The incident happened in Venkataraju's house. Son-in-law Mahesh and Venkataraju's daughter, who is an IAS officer, were having a "strained relationship" for a long-time and it was suspected to be the reason behind the crime, police said.

PTI