Tragic! Parents, three young children die by suicide
Babushahi Bureau
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), July 20, 2025 — A heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad on Sunday, where five members of the same family allegedly died by suicide after consuming poison.
The deceased include a husband, wife, their two daughters, and a son.
The family was living in a rented house in Bavla, a town on the outskirts of Ahmedabad. Upon receiving information, police officials reached the scene and sent the bodies for post-mortem.
The motive behind the collective suicide remains unclear at this stage.According to the Ahmedabad Rural SP, the victims—originally from Dholka—were identified as Vipul Kanji Vaghela (34), his wife Sonal (26), and their three children aged 11, 8, and 5. All five reportedly consumed a toxic liquid substance.
The police, along with a forensic team, are combing through the family's rented residence to collect evidence. They are also interviewing neighbors and residents to piece together what might have led to this extreme step.
Authorities are trying to confirm the family's background and any signs of distress they may have been facing.
As the investigation continues, the tragedy has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising concerns over the unseen mental and social burdens some families endure in silence.