- By Nidhi Giri
- Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:57 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mathura Shocker: A family of five, including a couple and their three children, was found dead inside their home in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district on Tuesday morning. The police suspect it to be a case of suicide by poisoning. The incident came to light after the bodies were found in the house, following which police rushed to the spot and launched an investigation, jagran.com reported.
The mass suicide took place in the Khapparpur village, located in the Mahavan police station area.
Last Message On Kitchen Wall
"We are committing suicide," the family wrote on the kitchen wall before taking the tragic step.
Around 10 am, police received information that the bodies of 35-year-old Manish, his 32-year-old wife Seema, five-year-old daughter Honey, four-year-old daughter Priyanshi, and two-year-old son Pankaj were found inside their home.
Glass Of Milk Found Near Bodies
On reaching the spot, police found glasses of milk lying near the bodies, raising suspicion that a poisonous substance may have been mixed with the milk. A forensic team was called to the scene, and evidence was collected.
As per news agency IANS, Mahavan Circle Officer Shweta Verma said that a video has been recovered from the house, which indicates that the family took the extreme step on their own.
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"Prima facie, it appears that the man first killed his wife and children and then ended his own life. There is no indication of involvement of any third party at this stage," she said, adding that all aspects of the case are being thoroughly investigated.
Police are investigating the circumstances and motive behind the suicide.
All five bodies have been sent to the district hospital for post-mortem. Senior police officers are questioning family members, relatives, and nearby residents to ascertain whether the family was under any financial stress, family tension, or any other pressure. As per jagran.com, Manish's two brothers live next door. His father had passed away a few days earlier.
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