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Crime
Mother in Karnataka Kills 2‑Year‑Old Son, Then Commits Suicide
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 10:39 AM
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In Alur, Karnataka, 28‑year‑old Anushri allegedly strangled her 2‑year‑old son Aryan before taking her own life. Police are investigating the tragic incident.
Earlier this week, police in Alur, Karnataka, discovered the bodies of 28‑year‑old Anushri and her 2‑year‑old son Aryan in a residential area of the town. According to initial reports, Anushri strangled her son before hanging herself in the same dwelling.
The police have secured the scene and are conducting a forensic examination of the bodies. An autopsy is underway to confirm the cause of death and to look for any signs of foul play or other contributing factors.
Investigators are interviewing neighbors and reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops to establish a timeline of events. The case has been classified as a homicide-suicide, and the local police department has opened a formal inquiry.
The incident has shocked the community, with residents expressing grief and concern over the safety of children in the area. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward to aid the investigation.
The police have secured the scene and are conducting a forensic examination of the bodies. An autopsy is underway to confirm the cause of death and to look for any signs of foul play or other contributing factors.
Investigators are interviewing neighbors and reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops to establish a timeline of events. The case has been classified as a homicide-suicide, and the local police department has opened a formal inquiry.
The incident has shocked the community, with residents expressing grief and concern over the safety of children in the area. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward to aid the investigation.