The bodies of three children and their mother who were missing for two months, were found hanging from a tree in Umbarkhand Pachhapur forest area in Bhiwandi talukaAfter seeing bodies of wife and children, the man also tried to commit suicide. His condition is critical and he is undergoing treatment at JJ Hospital in Mumbai.
A case has been registered at Padgha police station. The deceased identified as Ranjana (25), Darshana (12), Rohini (6) and Rohit (9).
A few days ago, bodies of three persons were found in a similar manner in the forest near Khardi in Shahapur taluka, which is next to Padgha. However, after a police investigation, it was revealed that the three had committed suicide.
Ranjana's husband Shreepat from Umberkhand village in Bhiwandi taluka had lodged a missing complaint with Padgha police station on October 21 about his wife and three children. The incident came to light on Thursday evening when Shreepat's brother had gone to forest area to collect woods during which he noticed four decomposed bodies hanging from a tree.
Police said through clothes of deceased, the family came to know about their identity. The family informed police about the incident. The bodies were sent for autopsy. The cops have also called a forensic team to collect evidence. The police said they have registered accidental death report and as per finding further action would be taken in the case. Dinesh Katke, senior police inspector of Padgha police station said, "We are making detailed probe but primary inquiry shows that since the husband had married to another woman, the relationship between the couple was not good and they frequently used to fight over the same".