Daijiworld Media Network - Bhopal

Bhopal, Nov 2: In a shocking incident in Madhya Pradesh's capital, a 35-year-old man allegedly killed his mother, wife and two minor children at their residence before dying by suicide by jumping in front of a moving train, preliminary police findings suggested on Monday.

The incident came to light in the Chhola Mandir police station area of Bhopal on Monday. Although the case was initially suspected to be a mass suicide, preliminary investigations indicated that Narendra Sahu had allegedly murdered four members of his family before taking his own life.

The bodies of the four family members, all bearing slit-throat injuries, were discovered at their residence in a multi-storey building beyond the Gaur Marriage Garden area.

Later, Narendra Sahu's body was recovered from a railway track in the Chopra Kalan area, which falls under the Sukhia Sewania police station limits. Police had not reported finding any suicide note at the site.

The deceased have been identified as Narendra's mother Saraswati Sahu (50), wife Somlata Sahu (29), daughter Kriti Sahu (10) and son Khush Sahu (6).

According to preliminary information, Narendra allegedly killed the four family members before jumping in front of a moving train.

Police teams rushed to the spots after receiving information and launched an investigation into the incident. The bodies were sent for post-mortem examination to establish the exact cause of death.

A police official said the investigation was underway and all aspects of the case were being examined. The exact sequence of events would be established after further investigation.

Police are also trying to ascertain the motive behind the suspected murders and the circumstances leading to Narendra's death. Investigators are examining whether he was facing any mental or financial pressure or whether a family dispute could have contributed to the incident.

Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.