Morena (Madhya Pradesh): A man allegedly killed his wife and two minor sons with an axe and then jumped in front of a train, ending his life, as reported from Madhya Pradesh's Morena district on Saturday.
According to information, the incident took place in the Matabasaiya police station area. The deceased were identified as 32-year-old Balram, his 28-year-old wife Ravita, and their sons Aarav (10) and Atul (7).
According to preliminary investigations, Balram Singh allegedly murdered his wife and children at their home before leaving the house and ending his life by jumping in front of a train.
The incident came to light after local residents informed the police. A police team rushed to the spot, inspected the house and recovered the bodies. All four bodies were sent for post-mortem examination.
Police said initial investigations suggest that the couple had been facing domestic disputes for a long time.
DSP, FSL team rushes to spot
Rergarding the matter, Superintendent of Police Dharmraj Meena said, “...We received information that the bodies of a woman and her two children were found inside a house in Kishanpur village in a blood-stained condition. The station in-charge, DSP, along with fingerprint and FSL teams, reached the spot. We have also called a senior FSL expert to the crime scene. During the initial inspection, it appears to be a case of murder..
Ravita had reportedly been staying at her parents' house for some time and had returned to her matrimonial home only two days before the incident.
When asked, her father Malkhan Kushwaha, said, “A relative from Kishanpur called me while I was at work. He asked where I was, and I told him I was at home. He told me to come to Kishanpur immediately, saying that the children had been killed. I rushed to Kishanpur. When I reached, the door was found closed. My daughter and her two children are murdered.."
However, what exactly happened after her return is yet to be established.
Investigators are questioning family members, neighbours and other people who may have information about the case.
Police have also collected evidence from the crime scene and are examining all possible angles to determine the sequence of events and the motive behind the incident.
The tragedy has left residents of the village in shock. Neighbours said the family appeared to be living a normal life, making the deaths difficult to comprehend.
A large number of villagers gathered outside the house after news of the incident spread.
Police said the exact cause of death and other details will be confirmed only after the post-mortem reports and forensic findings are received.
Officials added that the investigation is underway and no conclusions will be drawn until all evidence has been examined.
