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Tragic Discovery: 7 Members of a Family, Including 3 Children, Found Deceased in Gujarat, Suspected Mass Suicide

A tragic and heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Surat, where seven members of a family, including three children under the age of eight, were discovered dead in what is suspected to be a mass suicide. This grim discovery was accompanied by the recovery of a suicide note, shedding light on the harrowing circumstances.

According to police officials, the grim events transpired around midnight on a Friday night when one of the family members administered poison to his wife, the three young children (two daughters aged three and five and a seven-year-old son), and his parents before ultimately taking his own life by hanging. Out of respect for the deceased, Media is refraining from disclosing their names.

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The family resided in Siddheshwar Apartment in Palanpur, Surat. Promptly after being informed, the police arrived at the scene, and the bodies have been sent for post-mortem examinations.

Rakesh Barot, Surat’s Deputy Commissioner of Police, provided insight into the situation, stating, Seven of a family have died by suicide. Six consumed poison and one hanged himself. Three children are among the deceased. A suicide note has also been found at the scene.

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Initial investigations suggest that a dispute related to a monetary transaction may have played a role in this tragedy. Further investigation is ongoing to uncover the full details of this distressing incident. This tragedy underscores the importance of addressing mental health issues and disputes in a constructive manner to prevent such devastating outcomes.

Priyanka Rai

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