Five of family found dead in Raipur; police suspect murder-suicide
A family of five was found dead in their rented home in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, with police suspecting a murder-suicide involving poisoning. Authorities are currently conducting forensic analysis to confirm the cause of death.
Why it matters
This tragic event highlights issues surrounding mental health and domestic crises within local communities.
A couple, their two minor daughters, and a son were found dead in a house in Raipur, Chhattisgarh , police said on Saturday (July 18, 2026).
The deaths that occurred at the victims’ rented house in the Sanjay Nagar locality came to light late on Friday night (July 17, 2026), an official said.
Preliminary investigations suggest the man poisoned his family members before ending his life, though the exact cause of death will be confirmed following a detailed post-mortem and forensic analysis, as per the official.
The deceased were identified as Sajid Ali, alias Sajju, 50, his wife Rabia Bano, 45, son Irshad Ali, 20, and daughters Shahida Begum, 15, and Irshaba Parveen, 12.
The house owner and neighbours alerted police after repeated phone calls to the family went unanswered and a foul smell emanated from the locked house, the official said.
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