Chhattisgarh couple die by suicide a year after son killed in accident: Police

A couple who had lost their son in a road accident a year ago allegedly died by suicide in Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district, police said

Published on: Feb 17, 2026, 22:55:13 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: A couple who had lost their son in a road accident a year ago allegedly died by suicide in Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district, police said.

The couple, in their late 40s, died by suicide in Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district. (Representative photo)

The couple, in their late 40s, were found hanging in the courtyard of their house on Sunday. After receiving information, police reached the spot and sent the bodies for postmortem.

According to the police, the couple’s only son was killed in a road accident around a year ago.

In a two-page handwritten suicide note recovered from the scene, the couple said that their son was their entire world and that after his death, their lives had become empty. “It feels as if we have died while still alive. Our body, mind and intellect were gradually becoming weak,” the note said.

Police said the contents of the note are being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.

Discussing suicides can be triggering for some. However, suicides are preventable. If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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