Tragic Suicide: Dehradun Family of Seven Found Dead in Panchkula
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In a tragic incident, seven members of a family from Dehradun were found dead inside a car parked in Sector 27 of Panchkula. The incident, believed to have occurred during the night between Monday and Tuesday, is suspected to be a case of suicide pact.
The bodies were discovered locked inside the vehicle parked on the street in front of a residential house. Preliminary investigations strongly suggest that the family took their own lives, with police sources indicating that heavy unpaid debts may have driven them to this drastic step.
According to sources, Praveen Mittal, 42, a resident of Dehradun, had come to Panchkula with his family on Monday to attend a Hanuman Katha programme organised at Bageshwar Dham. After the event, while returning to Dehradun, they allegedly committed suicide inside the car.
The deceased include Praveen Mittal, his parents, his wife, and their three children — two daughters and a son.
Locals reportedly spotted the family struggling inside the car and alerted the Emergency Response System by dialing 112. Police personnel from the PCR unit rushed to the spot and broke open the car doors. The victims were found almost unconscious and were immediately taken to a private hospital and Panchkula Civil Hospital, where all were declared brought dead.
A suicide note was recovered from the scene. Forensic experts, crime scene investigators, and other officials examined the car and confirmed the victims were lifeless inside.
The police have launched a detailed investigation into the case. The bodies have been sent to the mortuary of a private hospital in Panchkula.
Panchkula DCP Himadri Kaushik and DCP Law & Order Amit Dahiya arrived at the scene to oversee the investigation.
“This is too early to reach any conclusion. Investigations are in progress, and we are trying to get in touch with their kin to complete the inquest and other formalities,” said DCP Crime Amit Dahiya.
The bodies were discovered locked inside the vehicle parked on the street in front of a residential house. Preliminary investigations strongly suggest that the family took their own lives, with police sources indicating that heavy unpaid debts may have driven them to this drastic step.
According to sources, Praveen Mittal, 42, a resident of Dehradun, had come to Panchkula with his family on Monday to attend a Hanuman Katha programme organised at Bageshwar Dham. After the event, while returning to Dehradun, they allegedly committed suicide inside the car.
The deceased include Praveen Mittal, his parents, his wife, and their three children — two daughters and a son.
Locals reportedly spotted the family struggling inside the car and alerted the Emergency Response System by dialing 112. Police personnel from the PCR unit rushed to the spot and broke open the car doors. The victims were found almost unconscious and were immediately taken to a private hospital and Panchkula Civil Hospital, where all were declared brought dead.
A suicide note was recovered from the scene. Forensic experts, crime scene investigators, and other officials examined the car and confirmed the victims were lifeless inside.
The police have launched a detailed investigation into the case. The bodies have been sent to the mortuary of a private hospital in Panchkula.
Panchkula DCP Himadri Kaushik and DCP Law & Order Amit Dahiya arrived at the scene to oversee the investigation.
“This is too early to reach any conclusion. Investigations are in progress, and we are trying to get in touch with their kin to complete the inquest and other formalities,” said DCP Crime Amit Dahiya.
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