Chhattisgarh: Man commits suicide after killing his two children, attacking wife

Police said he allegedly killed his seven-year-old daughter and three-year-old son by attacking them with a hammer. He later attacked his 28-year-old wife, who is critical

Published on: Nov 1, 2021, 17:52:33 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A 32-year-old man died by suicide after allegedly killing his two children and injuring his wife in Chhattisgarh’s Nava Raipur on Monday. Police said he allegedly killed his seven-year-old daughter and three-year-old son by attacking them with a hammer. He later attacked his 28-year-old wife, who is critical.

A representational image. A 32-year-old man died by suicide after allegedly killing his two children and injuring his wife in Chhattisgarh’s Nava Raipur on Monday. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Police superintendent Prashant Agrawal said after killing his children and assaulting his wife, the man jumped off from their six-storey building and died on spot.

“We have recovered a three-page suicide note from the spot in which he stated that his wife used to argue and doubt him for the death of stenographer of his department, whose body was found a month back near Raipur railway station.” He added the wife’s condition was critical. “We are investigating the case.”

On October 27, a man died by suicide after killing his wife and two kids following an altercation in Chhattisgarh’s Rajanandgaon district.

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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