MP Horror: Two Sisters, Four Children Die in Well Suicides
Two sisters and four children died in separate well-suicide incidents in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. Read the heartbreaking details here.
A wave of grief has engulfed the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh following two separate, heart-wrenching incidents where two sisters and four children died after jumping into wells. The tragedies, which occurred on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, came to light on Thursday, leaving the local community in a state of absolute shock.
Tragedy in Bairad: A Mother's Despair
In the Bairad police station area, 35-year-old Anjali Rawat, a resident of Gungargaon, took a drastic step that claimed her life and that of her young son. According to Bairad station in-charge Ravi Chauhan, Anjali, who was eight months pregnant, jumped into a well around 1:00 PM on Wednesday, taking her six-year-old son, Prashant, with her.
The incident took a miraculous turn for three of Anjali's daughters who were present at the scene. The eldest daughter, Monica, showed immense bravery and presence of mind by leading her two younger sisters to safety and immediately alerting their relatives.
Investigations reveal a backdrop of immense personal loss. Anjali had been battling severe depression since the death of her husband, Dharamveer Singh Rawat, who had passed away in a road accident roughly a month and a half ago.
Horror in Kolaras: A Family Lost
In a separate but equally devastating incident in the Kolaras police station area, Anjali's 40-year-old sister, Sita Rawat, from Sesai village, ended her life along with three of her children. The victims have been identified as 14-year-old Rakhi, 11-year-old Priyanka, and 6-year-old Shlok.
The family grew concerned on Wednesday evening when Sita and the children failed to return home. During a search, family members discovered slippers lying near a well in a field. Upon looking inside, they spotted the body of a child and immediately notified the authorities. Kolaras station in-charge Jitendra Chandelia confirmed the deaths of all four family members.
A Bond of Grief
The proximity of these two tragedies has left locals questioning the connection. Residents of the area noted that Anjali and Sita shared an exceptionally deep emotional bond. This has led to widespread speculation that the grief and circumstances surrounding one sister may have influenced the other to take such an extreme step.
Current Status of Investigation
- The bodies of Anjali and Prashant were moved to the Shivpuri District Hospital mortuary.
- Post-mortem examinations were scheduled for Thursday, October 29.
- Police are currently conducting separate investigations into both cases to uncover the exact motives and circumstances.
The scale of the tragedy has left the region paralyzed with sorrow. In a poignant display of communal mourning, reports indicate that several villages in the area did not even cook meals as they grieved the loss of the two families.