Navy sailor, wife and two children found dead at south Mumbai home; probe on
Prima facie, it appears that the man died by suicide, while the wife and children were poisoned, an official said
Indian Navy sailor, his wife and two young children were discovered deceased at their residence in Navy Nagar, a district of south Mumbai, according to police reports on Sunday (August 16, 2026). The sailor was found lifeless in his home on Saturday night (August 15, 2026), with the bodies of his wife, aged two months, and their three-year-old child also located on the property.
Initial indications suggest the sailor took his own life, while the wife and child were reportedly poisoned, stated an official. The deceased bodies have been transported for autopsy, and investigators are exploring all possibilities. The Indian Navy announced the incident in a statement, asserting a police investigation is underway and they are providing all necessary assistance.
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