Police are investigating a family discord which preceded a triple tragedy. Sangeeta Chandgude’s old social media videos highlight relationship values and mutual respect
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: An old social media video posted by Sangeeta Chandgude, who died along with her husband and 18-year-old son Kunal at Khavdya Dongar on Friday, has surfaced as police investigate the family discord they believe preceded the tragedy. Assistant police inspector Naresh Thakre said the investigation had revealed that Murlidhar had patched up with his sisters a few months ago after years of differences.
Police investigating the deaths have said their preliminary findings point to “serious differences” within the family and have ruled out, for now, the initial theory that an unfulfilled demand for an iPhone was the immediate trigger. Police said these videos have added to their suspicion that the family had been facing domestic discord. His increased interaction with them subsequently became a source of differences between him and Sangeeta, he said.
Investigators have also found other social media videos posted by Sangeeta in which she allegedly referred indirectly to difficulties in her personal life. His father rushed to the spot, followed by Sangeeta, a friend, police personnel, fire brigade teams and local residents. Efforts to persuade him to return continued for nearly three hours. Police are continuing to investigate the family dispute and the events that preceded the tragedy.
On Friday, Kunal reached Khavdya Dongar and informed his parents that he intended to end his life.
DCP (Zone-I) Pankaj Atulkar told TOI that the tragedy appeared to have resulted from a family dispute and serious differences within the household.