Couple, two children found dead in Jaisalmer water tank; police suspect domestic discord

JAISALMER: A couple and their two young children died after the couple allegedly jumped into a water storage tank after throwing the children into it in Loharki village of Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district late Sunday night.

Ramdevra Station House Officer (SHO) Devkishan said police received information that a couple had jumped into a water tank after throwing their young son and daughter into it.

“Information was received late Sunday night that a couple had jumped into a water tank after throwing their young son and daughter into it in Loharki village. With the help of villagers, all four were pulled out and taken to the hospital, where doctors declared them dead”, the SHO said.

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The deceased were identified as Jasraj Suthar (30), his wife Nirma (28), their son Bharat (10), and daughter Manisha (5), all residents of Loharki village. Their bodies have been kept in the mortuary at Pokaran Hospital.

According to the police, Jasraj’s brother allegedly saw him jumping into the water tank late at night and raised an alarm. Family members rushed to the spot, but all four had drowned by then. Jasraj worked as a carpenter in Maharashtra and had returned to his native village a few days ago.

The SHO said a police team inspected the water tank and that the matter is being investigated from all angles. Further action will be taken after receiving a formal report from the family. Police said that, prima facie, the incident appears to be linked to domestic discord. (ANI)