Tragedy in Virar: Three Siblings Found Dead in Apartment
Police find three siblings dead in a Virar flat. Financial distress and health struggles are suspected causes in this tragic incident.
A wave of shock has gripped the Global City area of Virar West after the bodies of three siblings were discovered inside a rented apartment on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The grim discovery was made in flat number 1203, Wing D, of the K Avenue building, leaving the local community in mourning.
A Foul Smell Leads to a Gruesome Discovery
The incident came to light only after neighbors noticed a persistent and foul odor emanating from the residence. Concerned by the smell, they alerted the authorities, prompting a response from the Bolinj Police Station.
Led by Senior Police Inspector Prakash Kawale, police officers arrived at the scene and were forced to break down the door to enter the premises. Inside, they found the bodies of the three siblings in a decomposed state, indicating they had been dead for some time.
The Victims: A Family Bound by Struggle
The deceased have been identified as:
- Dipesh Mansukhlal Mehta, 52
- Kumar Mansukhlal Mehta, 50
- Khevna Mansukhlal Mehta, 48
All three siblings were unmarried and had shared the rented apartment since 2025. While they lived together, investigators believe they were fighting silent battles that eventually became unbearable.
Financial Ruin and Chronic Illness
Preliminary investigations suggest that the trio was grappling with severe financial distress. Adding to their misery were chronic health complications; police noted that one of the brothers had been battling cancer, which likely placed an immense emotional and financial burden on the family.
Authorities suspect that the siblings may have committed suicide by consuming poison, driven by their desperate circumstances.
Digital Evidence and a Final Message
During the search of the premises, investigators recovered a mobile phone containing a recorded video. In the footage, one of the deceased explicitly mentions the act of suicide, providing a haunting insight into their final moments.
Ongoing Investigation
The Bolinj police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) and have sent the bodies for post-mortem examinations to confirm the exact cause of death. Forensic teams are currently processing the scene, and digital evidence is being analyzed to piece together the timeline of events.
This tragic event is not an isolated occurrence in the locality; it marks the third suicide recorded at the K Avenue complex within the last year. The investigation continues under the supervision of Senior Police Inspector Prakash Kawale.