3 siblings found dead in flat near Mumbai; trio recorded video before tragedy

VIRAR: Three unmarried siblings were found dead inside their rented flat in the Global City area of Virar (West) on Thursday, with police suspecting they died by suicide after consuming poison.In a video recorded before their deaths, they reportedly cited illness and financial difficulties, police said.The deceased were identified as Kumar Mehta (50), Dipesh Mehta (52) and Khevana Mehta (48).

They lived in flat No. 1203 in the D wing of Garden Avenue in Global City. Residents alerted police after noticing a strong foul smell coming from the flat.Bolinj police reached the spot and broke open the door around 2.30am on Thursday. The bodies were found in a decomposed state inside the flat.According to police, the siblings had been living in the rented flat since 2025. One of them had suffered paralysis, while one of the brothers was undergoing treatment for cancer.In the video recorded in Gujarati before their deaths, they reportedly spoke about their health problems and financial distress.Senior inspector Prakash Kawale of Bolinj police station said the siblings may have died three to four days before their bodies were discovered.

Their bodies have been sent for postmortem examination.Police also contacted the siblings’ sister, who told investigators that the three were facing financial difficulties and had sought money from her as well.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in MumbaiStay updated with the latest Mumbai news.

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