Synopsis
The Kerala Police are investigating the tragic deaths of IRS officer Manish Agarwal, his sister Shalini, and mother Shakunthala. Their bodies were found in their official residence, and authorities are awaiting relatives from Jharkhand while looking into the circumstances surrounding these deaths.Key Takeaways
- The Kerala Police are conducting an investigation.
- Manish Agarwal was a notable IRS officer.
- Suicide note found indicates a family connection.
- Authorities are expecting relatives from Jharkhand.
- Post-mortem results are pending for further clarity.
Kochi, Feb 21 (NationPress) The Kerala Police have initiated an investigation into the tragic deaths of a prominent IRS officer, along with his sister and mother, while they await the arrival of family members from Jharkhand.
The deceased were discovered in his official residence on Thursday night.
The individuals identified are Manish Agarwal, an IRS official from Jharkhand, along with his sister Shalini and their elderly mother Shakunthala.
Both Manish and Shalini remained unmarried, and the sole clue recovered by the police was a suicide note written in Hindi addressing their sister overseas.
Authorities in Kerala have established communication with the Jharkhand Police and anticipate the arrival of a police team from that region.
Agarwal was part of the 2011 IRS batch and held a significant position at the GST Commissioner’s office in Kochi.
Shalini had been living with her brother and mother for several months prior to the incident.
Both bodies of Manish and Shalini were found hanging, while their mother's body was discovered lying on her bed.
Upon breaking into the residence, the police found the mother’s body covered with a white cloth, accompanied by flowers.
The investigation team suspects that the mother may have died first and could have been murdered.
The authorities are currently awaiting the post-mortem results, which they believe will provide further insights.
As investigations continue, questions are being raised regarding Shalini’s government employment back in her home state.
Since the Customs quarters are secluded from the local community, only residents frequent the area.
Neighbors mentioned that only Manish's mother was seen outside occasionally.
Colleagues of Manish reported he had taken six days of leave but failed to return afterward. They visited his home on Thursday evening after noticing an unpleasant odor and notified the police, who forcibly entered the premises.
The local police have classified the case as an unnatural death, with a forensic team assessing the scene.
