KANPUR (Thursday, March 12, 2026) — A grim discovery was made in the Chaupheerwa village of Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district, where three members of a single family were found dead inside their locked home. Preliminary police investigations suggest the deaths were the result of a suicide pact triggered by severe financial distress.
Details of the Incident
The incident came to light late Wednesday night when neighbors noticed the house had remained locked from the inside for an unusually long period and there was no response to repeated knocks.
- The Deceased:
- Sushila Srivastava (51): The matriarch of the family.
- Amar Srivastava (28): Sushila’s son.
- Sunil alias Guddu Srivastava (52): Sushila’s brother-in-law.
- Discovery: After receiving no response, local residents alerted the police. Officers from the Sadar Kotwali station broke open the door to find the three bodies inside a single room.
- The Scene: Police reported that the room was bolted from the inside. While the exact cause of death is awaiting post-mortem results, investigators found no immediate signs of struggle or external intrusion.
Possible Motive: Financial Distress
The Srivastava family had reportedly been struggling with significant economic hardships over the past few months.
| Investigation Status | Details |
| Primary Theory | Suicide pact due to mounting debt and lack of income. |
| Forensic Evidence | Samples collected from the scene; no suicide note has been recovered so far. |
| Post-Mortem | Bodies sent to the district hospital to determine if death was caused by poisoning or other means. |
| Family Background | Neighbors indicated the family had become increasingly reclusive recently due to their financial situation. |
Official Statement
Fatehpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Dhawal Jaiswal stated that the police are exploring all angles but the “locked-from-inside” nature of the room strongly points toward a collective decision by the family. “We are speaking to distant relatives and neighbors to understand the extent of the financial burden they were facing,” the official added.
Sources
- Press Trust of India (PTI): “3 family members found dead in locked room in UP’s Fatehpur; suicide pact suspected” (March 12, 2026)
- The Times of India: “Tragedy in Fatehpur: Mother, son and uncle found dead in suspected suicide pact” (March 12, 2026)
- Dainik Jagran: “फतेहपुर: बंद कमरे में मिले एक ही परिवार के तीन सदस्यों के शव, आर्थिक तंगी बनी वजह!” (March 12, 2026)
- Amar Ujala: “UP News: फतेहपुर में सनसनी, मां-बेटे और देवर ने दी जान; पुलिस को सुसाइड पैक्ट का शक” (March 12, 2026)
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