21-year-old commits suicide after killing his wife, daughter in Chhattisgarh

Police said a case has been registered under Section 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) with Telibadha police station and the reasons behind the deaths are being investigated.

Updated on: Jan 24, 2020, 09:59:41 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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A 21-year-old man committed suicide after allegedly killing his wife and three-year-old daughter in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur on Wednesday, police said.

Police said a case has been registered under Section 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) with Telibadha police station and the reasons behind the deaths are being investigated.

They said that a neighbour called the emergency number in the afternoon after they found that no one was responding from the family’s room.

“Police entered the room after breaking the lock and found that Praveen Kumar was hanging from the ceiling fan. Praveen’s wife, Toshwari Nishad (20), was found dead on the bed along with three-year-old daughter,” city superintendent of police (CSP) Sunil Sharma said.

Sharma said that it seems Kumar, who was a farmer, strangled both his wife and daughter and then tried to slit his wrist.

“The primary investigation suggests that after his wrist started bleeding, he tied himself to the ceiling fan with the help of a rope and died,” said Sharma.

He said that the police are recording the statements of the family members.

“Primarily, it seems that the couple were having a dispute over Praveen’s liquor habit,” Sharma added.

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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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