7 Members of Dehradun Family Die by Suicide in Panchkula, Financial Crisis Suspected

News Flash

27 May

Bodies Found Inside Locked Car; Suicide Note Recovered, Police Launch Forensic Probe

Panchkula (Haryana): In an alarming incident, seven members of a family from Dehradun were found dead inside a locked car parked outside a house in Panchkula on Sunday. The family, identified as that of Praveen Mittal (42), is believed to have died by suicide, allegedly due to severe financial distress and debt burden.

According to police sources, Praveen Mittal and his family had visited Bageshwar Dham in Panchkula for a spiritual program and had returned from the event when the tragedy occurred.

Tragic Discovery

Local residents noticed signs of distress inside the parked vehicle and immediately alerted the police. Upon arrival, authorities broke open the vehicle door and found all seven family members unconscious. They were rushed to nearby private and civil hospitals, but were declared dead on arrival.

Victims Identified

The deceased include:

• Praveen Mittal (42)

• His parents

• Wife

• And their three minor children

The entire family resided in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Suicide Note & Investigation

Panchkula police confirmed that a suicide note was recovered from the vehicle. Initial investigation suggests debt-related stress might have driven the family to take this extreme step. However, authorities emphasized that the case will be probed from all possible angles.

“A forensic team has been deployed to gather scientific evidence from the spot,”
said senior police officer Himadri Kaushik, who is leading the investigation.

The bodies have been moved to a private hospital in Panchkula for postmortem, which will further assist in the investigation.

Background & Reactions

The shocking incident has sparked widespread grief both in Panchkula and Dehradun, raising fresh concerns over the mental health crisis linked to financial instability.

Authorities are also expected to reach out to extended family members to gather more information on the background circumstances and to corroborate the contents of the suicide note.

Next Steps

• Forensic analysis of the vehicle and scene

• Verification of the suicide note authenticity

• Postmortem reports awaited

• Financial records of the family under scrutiny

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please reach out to a helpline or mental health professional immediately.