Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Gujarat Man Kills Daughter, Stores Body in Fridge, Dies
Police say a father in Gujarat killed his five-year-old daughter and then died by suicide.
The father was identified as Kishore Dhanak.
The incident happened at their home in Amreli district.
Police said Dhanak was facing serious financial problems.
He had reportedly taken a personal loan and invested it in construction work.
He said business associates owed him Rs 7.25 lakh but had not paid him.
Police found three notes describing what had happened.
The room had balloons, candles, chocolates and a birthday message, even though it was not the girl’s birthday.
Police are investigating and have registered a murder case.
Police said 40-year-old construction site supervisor Kishore Dhanak allegedly killed his five-year-old daughter, Himanshi, in Amreli district.
Dhanak allegedly placed Himanshi’s body inside a refrigerator and later died by suicide by hanging.
Three notes reportedly cited financial distress, including an unpaid amount of Rs 7.25 lakh owed by business associates.
The room contained balloons, candles, chocolates, religious items and a “Happy Birthday Himanshi” message, although it was not her birthday.
Police registered a murder case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and further investigation is underway.
- Who
- Kishore Dhanak, a 40-year-old construction site supervisor, and his five-year-old daughter, Himanshi, were involved.
- What
- Police said Dhanak allegedly killed Himanshi, placed her body in a refrigerator and then died by suicide.
- When
- The deaths were discovered on a Wednesday evening; police statements were reported on Friday. Dhanak’s wife had left for her father’s home on September 14.
- Where
- Inside Dhanak’s home in Amreli district, Gujarat.
- Why
- According to the reported notes and FIR, Dhanak cited financial distress and an unpaid Rs 7.25 lakh owed by business associates.
- Location
- Amreli district, Gujarat
- Man identified
- Kishore Dhanak, 40, a construction site supervisor
- Child identified
- Himanshi, aged five
- Reported unpaid amount
- Rs 7.25 lakh
- Notes found
- Three notes were reportedly found on a bed
- Scene details
- Balloons, candles, chocolates, religious items and a “Happy Birthday Himanshi” message were found in the room
- Police action
- A murder case was registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
