10 February,2026 01:31 PM IST | Mathura | mid-day online correspondent
Family of five found dead inside the house near Mathura. File pic
In an extremely shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh, five members of a family were found dead in a village under the Mahavan police station area of Mathura district. The police officials present at the crime scene suspect that this could be a case of mass suicide.
As reported by news agency IANS, the deceased include a man, his wife, and their three children. The incident came to light after villagers grew suspicious when the family did not come out of their room for a long time in the morning.
Neighbours peeped inside through a window and were shocked to see the family lying motionless, following which the police were informed, as reported by IANS.
As soon as the officials reached the spot, they found that glasses of milk were lying near the bodies, raising suspicion that a poisonous substance may have been mixed with the milk. Furthermore, the forensic team was called to the scene, and evidence was collected.
Mahavan Circle Officer Shweta Verma said that a video has been recovered from the house, which indicates that the family took the extreme step on their own.
Verma also emphasised, "Prima facie, it appears that the man first killed his wife and children and then ended his own life. There is no indication of involvement of any third party at this stage," as per IANS. She also added that all aspects of the case are being thoroughly investigated.
Police officials, while further briefing about the incident, said, "The bodies were found unconscious inside the house and were declared dead after medical examination," as cited by IANS.
While the initial suspicion points to consumption of poisonous substances, the exact cause and time of death will be confirmed only after the post-mortem reports are received.
As of now, all five bodies have been sent to the district hospital for post-mortem.
Senior police officers are questioning family members, relatives, and nearby residents to ascertain whether the family was under any financial stress, family tension, or any other pressure.
The family's recent activities and social circumstances are also being looked into by the police officials.
This incident has cast a pall of gloom over the village. Police said the full picture will emerge once forensic findings and post-mortem reports are available.
(With inputs from IANS)
