Nagpur: In a tragic turn of events, a debt-ridden rice mill owner took the lives of his wife and son before ending his own in a harrowing incident that sent shockwaves through Shanti Nagar village, Tuman. The bodies of Srinivas Edupuganti (58), his wife Padmalata (54), and son Venkat Chandrashekhar (29) were discovered in different rooms of their residence, sparking widespread commotion in the Mouda taluka.
Following the grim discovery, authorities, including the Local Crime Branch of Nagpur (Rural) Police, rushed to the scene, with Superintendent of Police Harssh Poddar overseeing the investigation. Srinivas, proprietor of Srinivas Trading rice mill, resided with his family on the first floor of their home, while his in-laws occupied the ground floor.
Under the cover of night, Srinivas reportedly carried out the heinous act, strangling Padmalata and smothering Venkat in their sleep before taking his own life by hanging. Chandani, Venkat’s wife, stumbled upon the gruesome scene upon awakening, alerting the authorities and prompting an immediate response from villagers and relatives.
With no suicide note left behind, authorities turned their attention to Srinivas’s financial woes, noting his considerable debts. However, the motive behind the chilling murders remains unclear. Following preliminary procedures, the bodies were sent for post-mortem examination, and Aroli Police registered a case of double murder against Srinivas based on statements from relatives.
As investigations unfold, the locals grapples with the shock and horror of the tragic events that unfolded in their midst.
