NEW DELHI: In a tragic incident, police recovered the bodies of a 54-year-old man and his 13-year-old son from a house in northeast Delhi's Jyoti Nagar area on Saturday, officials said. The deceased have been identified as Praveen Sharma (54) and his son.
According to police, information regarding a suspected suicide was received at Jyoti Nagar police station during the morning hours. A team immediately rushed to the spot and found Praveen Sharma hanging inside a room of the house in the Chajjupur area. His son was found lying dead on a bed nearby.
Forensic teams were called to the scene, and evidence was collected from the spot as part of the investigation. The bodies have been shifted for post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death. Police said the circumstances leading to the deaths are being investigated and further inquiry is underway.
The incident has left the neighborhood in shock. Local residents expressed grief over the untimely demise of the father and son. Authorities are probing all angles, including possible financial distress or family issues, to determine the motive behind the suspected suicide.
Police have recorded statements from neighbors and family members to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy. The post-mortem report is awaited to confirm the cause of death. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
