Chhattisgarh couple dies by suicide after poisoning their children, say cops

Chhatisgarh couple suicide case: Police said, according to initial investigation, it seemed that the couple poisoned their son and daughter, aged below 10 years,

Published on: May 6, 2022, 10:42:06 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A couple died allegedly by suicide after poisoning their two minor children in a lodge in Bastar’s Kanker district of Chhatisgarh, police said on Friday. The husband and wife, natives of Raipur, were found hanging from the ceiling fan in the room, on Thursday night and their kids were found dead on the bed, police said.

The couple was found dead in a lodge. (Representational)  (HT_PRINT)

Shalabh Sinha, superintendent of police, Kanker, said that the couple had checked into the lodge on Wednesday evening and since then had not left the lodge. “On Thursday night, a hotel employee knocked on the door and when no one responded, he informed the local police station. Police reached the hotel and found the couple hanging with their hands tied behind the back. The kids were also lying on the bed,” Sinha said.

Police said, according to initial investigation, it seemed that the couple poisoned their son and daughter, aged below 10 years, before taking the extreme step. “We have not found any suicide note from the spot. It seems that the family was in some financial crisis. We are retrieving the bank details and phone records and will investigate the case from all angles. The other family members of the couple reached Kanker and soon their statements will also be taken,” said the police officer.

Cops further said that a postmortem report is awaited and investigation has started.

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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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