A couple and their two children were found dead under mysterious circumstances in their house in Dechu area of Rajasthan's Phalodi district on Tuesday, police said. The husband was found hanging, while his wife and two children were lying on a cot. A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has been called to the spot for examination and evidence collection.
Details of the Incident
Superintendent of Police Satnam Singh said it was not yet clear whether the woman and children consumed poison or were strangulated. "Husband was found hanging while his wife and two children were lying on a cot. A team of Forensic Science Laboratory has been called on the spot for examination and evidence collection," he said.
Investigation and Next Steps
The bodies will be shifted to a mortuary after the relatives of the deceased arrive from their native Pali district, the police said. The matter is being investigated from all angles. The police are awaiting the FSL report to determine the exact cause of death.
Background
The family lived in Dechu, a town in Phalodi district known for its arid climate. No immediate motive has been established. The police are questioning neighbors and gathering forensic evidence. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community.
