Raipur
A deeply distressing incident unfolded in Kunni, a village in Surguja district, where a mother and her young daughter were found hanging from a tree outside the husband’s school premises. The incident, which came to light on Friday, has not only shocked the local community but has also cast a pall of fear and sorrow over the area.
The victims, identified as Meena Gupta (35) and her daughter Aastha Gupta (7), were discovered near the Kunni Government Secondary School. The gruesome sight was reported early in the day, prompting local police from the Kunni outpost to rush to the scene and begin a detailed investigation.
Sanjay Gupta, Meena’s husband, serves as a teacher at Kunni High School, located near the site of the incident. According to preliminary inquiries, the couple had been embroiled in a prolonged marital dispute, which is suspected to have driven Meena to take the extreme step. Tragically, she allegedly chose to end not only her own life but also that of her young daughter by hanging them both from a tree in front of her husband’s workplace, a location that adds a chilling dimension to the tragedy.
Local residents, horrified by the incident, have described the unfolding events as deeply unsettling. Authorities are piecing together the sequence of events, with initial observations pointing to the possibility of domestic discord playing a pivotal role. The police have not ruled out further angles and are continuing their investigation, including statements from family members and neighbors to ascertain the exact circumstances leading up to the incident.
This heartrending case has once again brought to the forefront the devastating toll that unresolved disputes and emotional distress can take on families. The community is in mourning, while officials work to provide clarity and ensure justice in this tragic matter.
