Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Family Suicide in Gujarat Linked to Financial Troubles, Investigation Underway
A family in Gujarat, India, sadly died by suicide.
A father, mother, and their young son were found dead in a canal.
Police are looking into why this happened.
They found a note and are trying to figure out what it says.
The police think money issues may have been a problem.
The father's father says that his son was bothered by people he owed money to, which could have made things worse.
Now, the police are carefully checking everything to understand exactly what led to this sad event.
A couple and their 9-year-old son died by suicide in Mehsana, Gujarat.
The family jumped into the Narmada canal near Kadi town.
Police found a suicide note and are investigating the contents.
Preliminary investigation suggests financial problems as a factor.
Family alleges money lenders' torture was a cause.
- Who
- Dharmesh Panchal, Urmila Panchal, and their son Prakash.
- What
- A couple and their 9-year-old son died by suicide by jumping into a canal.
- When
- The incident occurred on Saturday; bodies found Saturday and Sunday.
- Where
- Narmada canal near Kadi town, Mehsana district, Gujarat, India.
- Why
- Police are investigating, but financial problems are a suspected factor. Family alleges torture by money lenders.
Family Allegations
Official Investigation
Cause of Death
Family Allegations
Family alleges torture by money lenders contributed to the suicide.
Official Investigation
Police are investigating financial problems as a cause.
- Location
- Mehsana, Gujarat
- Victims
- Dharmesh Panchal (38), Urmila Panchal (36), Prakash Panchal (9)
- Method
- Narmada Canal
- Suspected Cause
- Financial troubles
- Suicide Note
- Under Investigation