Gurgaon doctoral degree holder commits suicide after killing wife, children
Gurgaon, Jul 1: A senior staffer with a Hyderabad-based Pharma company allegedly killed his wife and two children by stabbing them and slitting their throats before ending his life in their Uppal Southend home here, police said on Monday.
Prakash Singh, 55, a PhD holder, was found hanging from a ceiling fan on Sunday night with a suicide note stating that "he was not able to handle his family and is responsible for the deaths of his wife, son and daughter", a police official said.
His wife Sonu Singh (50), who ran a school in Gurgaon, daughter Aditi (22) and son Aditya (13) were found dead with injuries inflicted with a sharp weapon, they said.
The matter was reported to police by the locals who were alerted by the family's pet dogs who continued barking from inside the house.
"The police control room received a call from the neighbours at 9 am. Our team reached Uppal Southend and found the main entrance door of Prakash's house locked from inside," Assistant Commissioner of Police (Sadar) Aman Yadav told PTI.
"The door was forced open. Prakash's body was found hanging from the ceiling fan in the drawing room, while the bodies of Aditya and Sonu were lying on the floor. Aditi's body was found on a bed. There were scuffle marks on the inner walls," he said.
The officer said a hammer and four big knives used in the crime were recovered from the spot.
Another police officer said Prakash planned the crime after taking cues from a crime show.
"He planned the entire crime after being inspired by a crime show on TV. He locked the main entrance door from inside so that none of his family member could escape," he said.
Giving details of the grisly crime, the officer said, "Prakash first attacked his family with the hammer and later stabbed them. It seems his family pleaded with him to spare their lives and a scuffle ensued as there were footprints and blood stains on the walls."
After the crime, Prakash spent an hour with his pet dogs. He fed them food before writing the suicide note and later hanged himself to death, police said.
The relatives of the victims claimed the family did not face any financial trouble.
The family had been living peacefully. There were no signs of confrontation or domestic violence reported earlier, they said.
Prakash, a native of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, was staying in Gurgaon from the last eight years.
"We are waiting for the autopsy report to know whether Prakash consumed drugs while committing the crime," the ACP said, adding the suicide note was also being analysed.
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What is Iran’s 10-point plan? Key demands ahead of US talks in Islamabad
Tehran/Islamabad: Iran has outlined a 10-point plan as the basis for upcoming talks with the United States, expected to begin in Islamabad on April 11, according to a statement from the Iranian Supreme National Security Council.
The plan lays out Tehran’s key political, military and economic demands, and is being seen as a framework for negotiations following the recent escalation in the region.
Strait of Hormuz at the centre
A major focus of the plan is the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. Iran has proposed “controlled passage through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with the Iranian armed forces,” which it says would give the country a unique economic and geopolitical position.
The plan also calls for the “establishment of a safe transit protocol” in the Strait that would guarantee Iran’s dominance under an agreed mechanism.
Call to end conflict
Iran has demanded “the necessity of ending the war against all elements of the axis of resistance,” signalling its expectation that hostilities should stop not only in Iran but also involving allied groups in the region.
US troop withdrawal
Another key demand is the “withdrawal of US combat forces from all bases and deployment points in the region,” indicating Tehran’s long-standing position against American military presence in West Asia.
Sanctions relief and compensation
The plan places strong emphasis on economic measures. It calls for “full payment of Iran’s damages according to estimates,” along with “the lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions and resolutions of the Board of Governors and the Security Council.”
It also seeks “the release of all Iranian assets and properties frozen abroad,” which have been a major point of contention for years.
Binding global guarantee
Finally, Iran has demanded that all these terms be formally recognised through “a binding Security Council resolution,” suggesting it wants international legal backing to ensure enforcement.
What this means
The 10-point plan reflects Iran’s broader push for security guarantees, economic relief and regional influence. The upcoming talks in Islamabad are expected to test how far both sides are willing to negotiate on these demands.
