In a shocking incident, the bodies of four members of a jeweller's family - a man, his wife and their two children - were found dead at their residence in Jaipur on Saturday, said police officials. The deceased were identified as Yashwant Soni (47) and Mamta Soni (40) while their children were identified as Bharat Soni (17) and Ajit Soni (20). Relatives of the deceased told police that the family was under financial stress.
Soni owned a jewellery shop each in Jaipur and Alwar. A woman with a few people reportedly had come to their house on Friday night demanding money she had lent them. Soni said he would pay the amount once his house and shop are sold, said sources. Soni was also trying to sell his house and shop since long, they informed.
Additional SP Manoj Chaudhary said that the deceased was into jewellery business and had borrowed money on interest by a few people who were harassing them. Police have detained a few people and are investigating the case, he said.
The police said that Yashwant Soni's brother informed them about the incident, adding that preliminary investigation has revealed that the family members were under "stress for a long time because of a financial dispute".
The forensic team reached the spot to collect the evidence and the bodies will be sent for post-mortem after their coronavirus tests are done.
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Tamil Nadu
State health department's suicide helpline: 104
Sneha Suicide Prevention Centre - 044-24640050 (listed as the sole suicide prevention helpline in Tamil Nadu)
Andhra Pradesh
Life Suicide Prevention: 78930 78930
Roshni: 9166202000, 9127848584
Karnataka
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Maithri: 0484 2540530
Chaithram: 0484 2361161
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Telangana
State government's suicide prevention (tollfree): 104
Roshni: 040 66202000, 6620200
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