A chilling incident has sent shockwaves through the Pardeshipura area of Indore after a man allegedly murdered his wife before taking his own life on Tuesday morning. The horrific scene was discovered by the couple’s two young children, who returned home from a routine errand to find their father hanging.
The Incident at Street Number 3
The violence unfolded in a rented room in Street Number 3, under the jurisdiction of the Pardeshipura police station. The deceased has been identified as Eknath Bagh, a former mechanic who had recently transitioned into share market trading. His wife, Rohini, was found dead in a different part of the house under highly suspicious circumstances.
Local residents reported hearing a commotion early in the morning. Suspecting that a domestic dispute had spiraled out of control, they alerted the authorities. However, by the time help arrived, the tragedy had already reached its conclusion.
A Gruesome Discovery by Children
Perhaps the most heart-wrenching aspect of this Indore murder-suicide is the involvement of the couple's children. Reports suggest that around 8:00 AM, Eknath sent both children out to fetch milk—a move investigators believe was a calculated attempt to remove witnesses from the home.
When the children returned just 20 minutes later, they were met with a nightmare. They discovered their father hanging from a noose with a cloth stuffed in his mouth.
Evidence of a Violent Struggle
Senior police officials and forensic experts who processed the scene found clear signs of a physical altercation. Domestic violence in Indore has seen a worrying trend in recent months, and this case appears to be a lethal escalation of a family feud.
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Broken Bangles: Investigators found shattered bangles scattered near Rohini’s body, suggesting she may have fought for her life.
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Forensic Entry: A forensic team has collected samples to determine the exact cause of Rohini’s death, though preliminary findings point to murder followed by Eknath’s suicide.
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Police Statement: Additional DCP Amarendra Singh confirmed that "neighbors and relatives are being questioned to gather accurate information about the dispute and the circumstances that led to the incident."
Background of the Family
Eknath had been living in the rented accommodation in Pardeshipura for approximately a year and a half. While his father resides in Ramnagar and his two brothers live separately, Eknath’s shift from mechanical work to the volatile share market has led some to speculate about potential financial stress, though police have yet to confirm a motive.
Why This Matters: The Shadow of Domestic Conflict
This case highlights the devastating impact of unresolved domestic disputes on the most vulnerable members of society—children. As the Pardeshipura police station continues its investigation, the community is left grappling with the sudden loss of two lives and the trauma inflicted on the surviving family.
