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Crime
Couple Accused of Teen Murder in Banswara Commits Suicide Before Grandmother
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 09:15 PM
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Police in Banswara district have registered a case after a couple, accused of killing a teenager in Kotda village, allegedly strangled themselves in front of the victim’s grandmother.
Police from the Kushalgarh police station in Banswara district opened an investigation after a tragic incident in Kotda village. The couple, who were suspected of murdering a teenage boy amid a long‑standing personal feud, were found dead at the scene.
According to the FIR, the teenager’s death was linked to a dispute between the families, and the couple was identified as the primary suspects. Neighbours reported that the accused had been under police scrutiny for several days prior to the incident.
Witnesses say the couple attempted to end their lives by strangulation while the victim’s grandmother watched in shock. The police have secured the area, collected forensic evidence, and are questioning relatives to establish the exact sequence of events.
The case has been formally registered under sections pertaining to murder and suicide, and a post‑mortem will be conducted to confirm the cause of death. Authorities have urged the public to refrain from speculation until the investigation is complete.
According to the FIR, the teenager’s death was linked to a dispute between the families, and the couple was identified as the primary suspects. Neighbours reported that the accused had been under police scrutiny for several days prior to the incident.
Witnesses say the couple attempted to end their lives by strangulation while the victim’s grandmother watched in shock. The police have secured the area, collected forensic evidence, and are questioning relatives to establish the exact sequence of events.
The case has been formally registered under sections pertaining to murder and suicide, and a post‑mortem will be conducted to confirm the cause of death. Authorities have urged the public to refrain from speculation until the investigation is complete.