Mumbai: Brother-Sister Die by Suicide Over Rs 25 Lakh Debt in Vasai, Bodies Found After 15 Days

A brother and sister struggling with financial distress were found dead in their home in Vasai’s Evershine City after reportedly consuming poison. Their decomposed bodies were discovered 15 days after they died.

Palghar, Maharashtra: A debt-ridden brother and sister allegedly died by suicide in Vasai East by consuming poison. Police discovered their bodies after residents reported a foul odor. An FIR has been registered, and the bodies were sent for post-mortem pic.twitter.com/R2rTmU80pZ

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The deceased, identified as Hanumanta Sridhar Prasad, 40, and Yamuna Sridhar Prasad, 45, lived in Mangal Vandan Society. They had accumulated a debt of ₹25 lakh and had been seeking financial help from colleagues and their elder brother. Police believe they died by suicide due to the financial burden.

Their home remained locked for over two weeks, raising suspicion among neighbors. On Monday, the landlord detected a foul smell and contacted the police. Officers entered the apartment using a duplicate key and found the bodies in a decomposed state.

Police conducted a panchnama and sent the bodies for post-mortem examination. Achole police have registered a case and started further investigations.

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Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:

Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.

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