A chilling double murder in Jhalariya village, located within the jurisdiction of the Kanadia police station in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has left the local community deeply shocked. A acute domestic dispute took a gruesome turn when the accused husband, Sunil Chauhan, brutally killed his wife Anita and threw his two young children into a deep village pond with the intention of drowning them. The violent assault resulted in the tragic deaths of his wife Anita and their 11-year-old daughter Mahi. Remarkably, their 8-year-old son Ajay managed to survive the ordeal through incredible presence of mind, bravery, and luck. As the sole eyewitness to the nightmarish crime, young Ajay provided the police with a detailed account of how his father carried out the murders.
8-Year-Old Ajay Feigned Death to Escape Cold-Blooded Attack
The account provided by 8-year-old Ajay stands as the most heart-wrenching aspect of this tragic case. After escaping his father's violent attack, the young boy narrated the horrifying sequence of events to the investigating officers. Ajay revealed that following a heated argument at home, his father Sunil Chauhan physically assaulted his mother Anita before dragging both children to the edge of the pond and throwing them into the water. Despite being thrown into the deep reservoir alongside his sister Mahi, young Ajay did not lose his composure. He cleverly held his breath, pretended to be dead, and managed to grasp onto submerged bushes near the bank. Believing both children had drowned, the perpetrator left the scene. Ajay then silently crawled out of the water, hid among the thick bushes in the dark, and later reached safety to report the crime to the police.
Domestic Conflict Over Mobile Phone Usage Triggered Violence
Police authorities have disclosed crucial background details regarding the motive behind the tragedy. According to Additional DCP Zone-2 Amarendra Singh, Sunil Chauhan and his wife Anita had been embroiled in frequent domestic conflicts for a considerable period. Preliminary police investigations indicate that Sunil frequently objected to Anita speaking with other individuals on her mobile phone, which repeatedly triggered intense arguments between the couple. On the evening of the incident, another domestic spat erupted over the same issue. Sunil subsequently led his wife and two children toward the pond near Jhalariya village. There, he strangled Anita using the pallu of her sari and inflicted multiple knife wounds on her. After ensuring she was motionless, he threw both Mahi and Ajay into the water.
SDRF Deploys Night Search Team to Retrieve Victims' Bodies
Upon receiving information about the incident, officers from the Kanadia police station rushed to the spot. However, poor visibility due to late night darkness significantly hampered initial search operations around the water body. Recognizing the complexity of the situation, authorities summoned a specialized team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). SDRF divers and emergency personnel conducted an extensive search operation throughout the night using floodlights and specialized equipment. Following hours of intensive effort, the rescue team successfully recovered the bodies of Anita and 11-year-old Mahi from the pond. The police subsequently sent both bodies for post-mortem examination to complete necessary legal procedures.
Accused Taken into Custody as Police Conduct Full Investigation
Following the crime, Kanadia police promptly detained the accused Sunil Chauhan and formally registered a murder case against him. Law enforcement officials are subjecting the suspect to detailed interrogation to establish the complete chronology of events and confirm all underlying motives. Meanwhile, the survival of 8-year-old Ajay has brought to light the sheer trauma inflicted upon the young child, who witnessed the horrific loss of his mother and sister in a single night. Authorities and counselors are working to provide psychological support to help the traumatized boy cope with the severe emotional shock resulting from the harrowing experience.
