Barmer, October 23 (Udaipur Kiran): In a heartbreaking incident late Wednesday night, a woman along with her three young children ended their lives by jumping into a water tank (tanka) in Tapra village, Balotra district of Rajasthan. The tragedy has left the entire village in deep shock.
The deceased have been identified as Mamta (32), wife of Andaram Patel, and her children — Naveen (7), Rugaram (4), and Manvi (6 months).
According to DSP Neeraj Sharma, Mamta had been living with her family near Panotri Nadi for the past ten days, helping her mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law with crop harvesting. Around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, after dinner, the family went to sleep. Sometime during the night, Mamta took her three children and jumped into the tanka located in their field.
The next morning around 7:30 a.m., her mother-in-law noticed that Mamta and the children were missing. She found Mamta’s slippers near the tanka, and on peering inside, saw the bodies floating. She immediately alerted the villagers and the police.
Teams from Jasol Police Station and Siwana DSP Neeraj Sharma reached the spot promptly. With the help of civil defense personnel and locals, the four bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.
Preliminary investigation suggests it to be a case of suicide, though the exact reason behind Mamta’s extreme step is still under investigation. Police have recorded the family members’ statements and are exploring all possible angles.
Reports indicate that Mamta’s father-in-law works in a local factory in Balotra, while her husband Andaram Patel runs a medical store in Bengaluru, which he started around five months ago. After being informed, he left for Balotra immediately.
The incident has cast a shadow of grief over Tapra village, where residents remain stunned and sorrowful, struggling to comprehend what led Mamta to take such a devastating decision.
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