- Three unmarried siblings found dead in Virar flat.
- Pre-recorded video cites health, financial issues for suicide.
- Police suspect poison consumption; probe launched.
Maharashtra News: In a tragic incident, three unmarried siblings were found dead at their rented flat near Mumbai on Thursday. The officials, while citing a pre-recorded video, stated that they died by suicide due to health and financial reasons. They further suspected that the siblings died after consuming poison, adding that a probe has been launched into the matter.
Pre-Recorded Video Found
While providing details, the officials stated that the bodies were found inside their flat in the Global City area of Virar (West), leading to panic among the locals. They further stated that in a pre-recorded video, the siblings alleged that they were dealing with health issues, adding that they were also facing financial challenges, reported the Times of India. However, the video is not independently verified by The Daily Jagran.
Probe Underway
As per the report, the three deceased individuals have been identified as 50-year-old Kumar Mehta, Dipesh Mehta (52), and Khevana Mehta (48). The officials arrived at the site after the local residents complained about a foul smell emerging from the flat. The police broke open the door at around 2.30 am after receiving no response despite multiple efforts. They further informed that the bodies were found in a decomposed state, adding that a probe has been launched.
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