Warangal Tragedy: Father Drowns Wife and Daughters Over Son Wish
Warangal Tragedy: Father Drowns Wife and Daughters Over Son Wish
A man in Warangal allegedly killed his pregnant wife and two daughters in a pool, driven by a desire for a male child, as police search for the suspect.
In Warangal, Telangana, a family tragedy has stunned residents after a man allegedly drowned his pregnant wife and two young daughters in a swimming pool, with authorities pointing to a motive tied to wanting a son. After hours of search, police, along with expert swimmers, recovered the second body as well. The victims have been identified as 26-year-old Farhat and her daughters, Umera (8) and Ayesha (6). The husband, the primary suspect, is said to be on the run as investigators launch a manhunt.
Investigators are looking into the possibility that the motive centered on the couple’s desire for a male child. Reports describe the accused as someone who had sought to have a son, and conversations around reproductive decisions have reportedly entered the probe. Police are reviewing call records, the family’s dynamics, and past interactions to piece together exactly what happened in the moments before the tragedy.
The incident has sent shockwaves through Warangal, prompting appeals for calm as the city awaits answers. Officials have stressed a thorough inquiry to determine the sequence of events and to bring the perpetrator to justice. Community leaders are urging residents to support the grieving family’s relatives and to cooperate with investigators as the investigation continues.
