Tragic Incident in Purnea: JD(U) Leader's Family Found Dead

Family Tragedy in Purnea District

Purnea: Authorities reported that the elder sibling of a JD(U) politician, along with his wife and daughter, was found deceased at their residence in Purnea district on Wednesday.

The bodies were discovered in their home located in the European colony under the jurisdiction of Kehat Police Station on Tuesday night, as stated by a senior police official.

The victims have been identified as Naveen Kushwaha, his spouse Mala Devi, and their daughter Tanu Priya, according to Purnea Sadar Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Jyoti Shankar.

Residents noted that Naveen was the elder brother of local JD(U) leader Neeranjan Kushwaha.

Upon receiving reports of the deceased individuals, a police team promptly arrived at the scene. The bodies have been sent for autopsy to determine the precise cause of death, the SDPO confirmed.

Forensic specialists are currently gathering evidence from the location, and an investigation is actively ongoing.

According to another officer, locals mentioned that Naveen Kushwaha was well-liked in the community and had previously run for both Lok Sabha and assembly elections.

Some relatives of the deceased suggested that Tanu Priya may have fallen down the stairs, leading to her death. They also speculated that Naveen might have fallen while trying to save her, and that Mala Devi suffered a cardiac arrest upon learning of their deaths.

The police are exploring all possible angles in this case.

As news of the Kushwaha family's tragic demise spread, a significant crowd gathered at their home.

State minister Lesi Singh and Independent Lok Sabha MP from Purnea, Rajesh Ranjan, also known as Pappu Yadav, visited the family on Tuesday night.