What happened to the Kalkaji family?

A mother and her two adult sons were found dead in their locked flat in Kalkaji, New Delhi.

Why did the Kalkaji family face financial issues?

The sons were unemployed and had taken multiple small loans, leading to significant debt. They also hadn't paid rent for two years.

Were there prior signs of distress from the Kalkaji sons?

Yes, neighbours reported that the sons had attempted suicide about two months prior to the discovery.

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Family Found Dead After Months of Isolation

14 Dec

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Summary

Mother and two adult sons found deceased in their locked Delhi flat.
Family faced severe financial distress and mounting debts.
Sons had previously attempted suicide due to depression.

Family Found Dead After Months of Isolation

An eerie silence now shrouds a Kalkaji flat where a 52-year-old woman and her two adult sons were found dead. The discovery was made by authorities executing an eviction order, as the family had not paid rent for two years. Neighbours revealed a history of profound isolation and recent suicide attempts by the sons, underscoring severe mental health struggles.

Relatives indicated the family had been estranged for years, with limited contact even after the father's passing due to COVID-19 complications. Police noted the family's deep financial distress, with the unemployed sons having taken numerous small loans totaling between Rs 10-15 lakh from many individuals.

A note found at the scene suggested the deaths were linked to depression. The sons' last communications involved requests for phone recharges, money, and job inquiries, painting a grim picture of their final days. Their limited phone contacts further emphasized their withdrawal from society.