- By Nidhi Giri
- Tue, 27 May 2025 12:13 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Panchkula Suicide News: Seven members of a family allegedly died by suicide by consuming poison inside a car in Haryana's Panchkula. The family was found dead between 10-11 pm on Monday, May 2 in Sector-27. The police have found a two-page suicide note from the car, detailing reason behind the drastic step taken by the family hailing from Uttarakhand's Dehradun. As per jagran.com, the family had gone to attend Hanuman Katha at Bageshwar Dham in Panchkula and had taken the tragic step on their return journey.
The deceased include a husband, wife, their three children, and two elderly family members. Police rushed them to the hospital, where six were declared dead on arrival. The seventh member, initially in critical condition, also passed away shortly after. The family was living in a rented house in Panchkula.
Two of the deceased have been identified as Praveen Mittal and his father, Deshraj Mittal. "We got information at around 11 PM last night that some bodies were found in a car. When we reached the spot, the bodies were shifted to the Civil Hospital. A man named Praveen and his family were in the car. One person was alive and the others were dead. Investigation is underway,” said Nirmal Singh, Crime Branch Inspector, as quoted by news agency ANI.
Panchkula Suicide News: Note Reveals Shocking Details
In the suicide note, the family's patriarch mentioned that the drastic step was taken as they had gone bankrupt due to debt, reported a Hindustan Times report. The man further took the blame on him for the situation and requested people not to bother his father-in-law. He goes on to mention that the last rites shall be performed by his maternal uncle’s son, the report added.
Speaking on the matter, DCP Panchkula said that they have received information that six people have been brought to Ojas Hospital. "When we reached here, we found out that they are all dead. Another person was brought to the Civil Hospital, Sector 6; he has also been declared dead. Prima facie, it looks like a matter of suicide. All the investigating officers are at the spot...All of the deceased are family members..," she said, as per ANI.