Couple, two minor found dead in Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur district: Police

Police said that they have launched an investigation into the incident but prima facie it appears that the couple died by suicide after allegedly killing their children

Updated on: Apr 2, 2023, 18:55:47 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A couple and two minor children from Pahadi Korwa, belonging to a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG), were found hanging from a tree in a village in the Jashpur district on Sunday, police said.

Police said that they have launched an investigation into the incident but prima facie it appears that the couple died by suicide after allegedly killing the two children.

According to Umesh Kashyap, additional superintendent of police (ASP), they got information on Sunday morning about the incident that took place in Samarbar village.

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The ASP said a police team reached the spot on Sunday afternoon along with a forensic unit. Upon reaching the incident spot, police found the couple and two children hanging from a tree, he added.

The ASP said that prima facie, as per the forensic experts, it appears that the couple killed the children first and later died by suicide.

“There were no signs of external injuries on the bodies,” said the ASP, adding the bodies were sent for postmortem only after which the cause of the death will be ascertained.

Meanwhile, the police are taking statements from the villagers and relatives of the deceased.

This appears to be the first such case in the Pahadi Korba community, which mostly resides in the jungles, said the ASP.

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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