Family of seven found dead in a car in Panchkula; investigations underway
In Panchkula, Haryana, seven family members were discovered dead inside a parked car.
Aadrika Tayal 
New Delhi (India) May 27: On the night between May 26 and 27, seven members of a family from Dehradun, Uttarakhand were discovered dead in a parked car outside a house in Sector 27, Panchkula.
When police came, they discovered two elderly people, three children and a married couple in their 40s dead inside a car.
Soon after being informed, Panchkula DCP Himadri Kaushik and DCP Amit Dahiya arrived at the place. A forensic team was also sent to inspect the car and collect proof.
DCP Kaushik said, “The vehicle is being thoroughly examined along with the surrounding area. While the case appears to be one of suicide, investigations are ongoing to ascertain the exact cause and circumstances of the deaths.”
DCP Amit Dahiya said, "At the moment, we are investigating the case from all angles. We are questioning the people in the area and going through the CCTV footage."
The bodies have been moved to the mortuary at the Civil Hospital in Sector 6 for post mortem examination. According to police, an investigation is being conducted to determine the exact cause and circumstances of the deaths.
According to sources, Dehradun resident Praveen Mittal travelled to Panchkula on Monday with his family to attend a Hanuman Katha event held at Bageshwar Dham.
They apparently took the extreme step of killing themselves on their way back to Dehradun once the event was over.
Locals noticed the deceased family struggling in their vehicle.They notified the emergency response system by contacting 112 and PCR was rushed to the scene. After breaking down the car's doors, the police took the unconscious victims to a private hospital and the Panchkula civil hospital. Everyone was declared dead.
A suicide note was found at the scene by the police. Its contents have not been revealed by the police as of now.
The initial investigation strongly suggests suicide by the family. The incident is thought to have been caused by a huge amount of overdue debt on the family.
Aadrika Tayal
