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Navy sailor, wife and two children dead at Mumbai home
Something very sad happened in Mumbai, a city in India, on a special day called Independence Day.
A sailor, a man who works for the Indian Navy, was found dead in his home.
His wife and their two little children were also found dead.
The children were very young — one was only two months old and the other was three years old.
Police think the sailor may have ended his own life.
They also think the wife and children may have eaten or drunk something poisonous.
Doctors are still checking the bodies to find out exactly what happened.
The police are investigating, and the Indian Navy is helping them.
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An Indian Navy sailor, his wife and their two young children were found dead at their residence in Navy Nagar, Colaba, south Mumbai, on the night of August 15, 2026.
The victims were identified as 30-year-old Puranmal Shambhulal Mehra, his 28-year-old wife Oma Puranmal Mehra, and their two children, aged three years and two months.
Police prima facie suspect the sailor died by suicide by hanging, while his wife and children died after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance.
The bodies have been sent for post-mortem, and Cuff Parade police are investigating all angles; the exact sequence of events and motive have not yet been established.
The Indian Navy confirmed the deaths and said the police are investigating with the Navy extending all possible assistance.
- Who
- Indian Navy sailor Puranmal Shambhulal Mehra (30), his wife Oma Puranmal Mehra (28), and their two children, aged three years and two months.
- What
- The family of four was found dead in their naval accommodation; police suspect the sailor died by hanging and his wife and children were poisoned, treating it as a suspected murder-suicide.
- Where
- Navy Nagar, a high-security residential area in Colaba, south Mumbai.
- When
- Found on Saturday night, August 15, 2026, India's Independence Day; reported by police on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
- Why
- Not established; police are investigating all angles and awaiting post-mortem and forensic reports, with no motive confirmed so far.
Key facts
- Location
- Navy Nagar, Colaba, south Mumbai
- Victims
- Sailor Puranmal Shambhulal Mehra (30), wife Oma Puranmal Mehra (28), and children aged three years and two months
- Date Found
- Saturday night, August 15, 2026 (India's Independence Day)
- Preliminary Findings
- Sailor died by hanging; wife and children suspected to have consumed poison
- Police Unit
- Cuff Parade police
- Investigating Officer
- Deputy Commissioner of Police Manish Kalwaniya
- Investigation Status
- Post-mortem underway; police probing all angles; motive not yet confirmed
- Navy Response
- Indian Navy confirmed the deaths and is extending all possible assistance
Quotes
Deputy Commissioner of Police Manish Kalwaniya
Police official overseeing the investigation
“In an unfortunate incident at Navy Nagar, Colaba, an Indian Navy sailor along with his wife and two children were found dead at their residence on August 15, 2026. Investigation is in progress by the police and the Indian Navy is extending all possible assistance towards the same.”
NDTV
“A prima facie investigation indicated that the sailor had died by hanging, while poisoning appeared to be the cause of death of his wife and children.”
NDTV
ANI (news agency)
Source of the official statement
“In an unfortunate incident at Navy Nagar, Colaba, an Indian Navy sailor along with his wife and 2 children have been found dead at their residence on 15 Aug 26.”
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Sources
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Indian Navy Sailor, Wife And Two Children Found Dead At Mumbai Home; Police Suspect Murder-Suicide
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