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Gurugram: Man kills wife and four children, then attempts suicide in Wazirpur village
A man killed his wife and four children in Wazirpur village, Gurugram, before attempting to die by suicide. Neighbours alerted police on Saturday night; bodies were taken to the Civil Hospital, and investigators are continuing with the probe as the suspect remains in critical condition.
Why It Matters
The case underscores the severity of domestic violence and violent fatalities, prompting investigation and post-mortem proceedings as authorities gather details about the incident.
Timeline
5 Events
Suspect hospitalized in critical condition; to be questioned after recovery
May 2, 2026
The father is undergoing treatment in hospital and is in critical condition. He will be questioned after he recovers, an investigator said.
Family informed; post-mortem to be conducted
May 2, 2026
The police informed the woman's family, and the bodies were sent for post-mortem examination as part of the investigation.
Police indicate suspected killings and method
May 2, 2026
Police say the father is suspected of killing his wife and four children, allegedly by poisoning, and that he slit his wrist and was found lying at the spot in a pool of blood.
Emergency responders reach scene and shift bodies to hospital
May 2, 2026
An emergency response team arrived at the spot, found five people lying in the house, and called for an ambulance. The bodies were shifted to Civil Hospital in Gurugram’s Sector 10 for examination.
Neighbours report incident to police via helpline (9:30–10:00 pm on Saturday)
May 2, 2026
Neighbours of the family contacted the police helpline between 9:30 pm and 10:00 pm on Saturday, reporting five people at the residence in Wazirpur village.