Based on reports published last week, the incident occurred in Adavi Venkatapuram (Maqta Venkatapur) village of Chowdapur Mandal in Vikarabad district, Telangana. A 27-year-old woman, identified as Navaneetha alias Sunitha, and her two children, Vignesh (7) and Madhupriya (5), were found dead inside their house on the evening of 13 June 2026. Police launched an investigation immediately after receiving information from local residents.
What happened?
According to the preliminary police investigation, the woman and her two children were found hanging in their home. Investigators initially suspected that the mother may have killed the children before taking her own life. A note was reportedly recovered from the scene, and police are examining it as part of the investigation. However, authorities have not publicly disclosed the full contents of the note.
Family’s allegations
The case took a different turn when the woman’s relatives questioned the initial version of events. Family members reportedly accused her husband, Jambula Mallesh, of being involved in the deaths and demanded a thorough investigation. Because of these allegations, police have been examining all possible angles, including domestic disputes and other circumstances surrounding the family.
Possible reasons under investigation
Villagers told investigators that the family had allegedly been facing:
- Financial difficulties
- Frequent domestic disputes
- Personal and family-related stress
Police are verifying these claims and reviewing evidence collected from the house, including the reported note and statements from relatives and neighbors.
Police action
Police shifted the bodies for post-mortem examinations and registered a case. Investigators are awaiting forensic findings and are examining witness statements to determine the exact sequence of events and whether any foul play was involved. The investigation remains ongoing.
District News Summary
Vikarabad Family Death Case (June 2026)
- Location: Adavi Venkatapuram village, Chowdapur Mandal, Vikarabad district
- Victims: Woman (27) and her two children
- Date reported: 13 June 2026
- Note recovered: Yes, according to police reports
- Initial police suspicion: Murder-suicide
- Family allegation: Husband’s role should be investigated
- Status: Investigation continuing; final conclusions not yet announced by police.