Death – Obituary – Accident and Crime News : Tragic Death of Woman in Indore: Police Investigating Whether It Was Suicide or Accident
In a shocking incident, a 50-year-old woman was found dead with 100% burns in her flat in Satellite Township, Lasudia area, Indore. The police are currently investigating whether it was a case of suicide or an accidental fire.
The deceased, identified as Swati Phadnis, was the wife of Dilip Phadnis and resided in flat number 404 on the fourth floor of Raas building. According to Taresh Soni, the in-charge of the Lasudia police station, the TV unit and its nearby area were completely burnt, and a sanitizer was found in the vicinity. The police are now examining the possibility of an accident or suicide.
While no suicide note was recovered from the spot, it has been revealed that Swati was undergoing treatment for depression. The incident came to light when neighbors noticed smoke coming out of the flat around 5:30 pm. They immediately alerted the police and Dilip Phadnis, who rushed to the scene. The fire officials were also informed and arrived at the spot, but the police had already broken into the flat. Tragically, Swati was found dead with 100% burns.
Forensic experts who conducted a spot verification revealed that the TV unit and the area where the body was found were completely burnt, while the rest of the house remained unaffected. The police have sent the body for autopsy and seized Swati’s mobile phone and other items from the spot.
Dilip Phadnis, who works at a pharmaceutical company in Dewas, and Swati have two daughters. The elder daughter is employed in Udaipur, while the younger one was attending a coaching class at the time of the incident.
This incident follows other recent tragic deaths reported in the country. In Kerala, a 36-year-old Israeli woman was found dead in her residence, with the police suspecting murder. Meanwhile, in Karnataka, a couple and their three children died by suicide due to debt and alleged torture by money lenders. In a separate incident in Erode, a woman and her grandson were found dead in a water sump under mysterious circumstances.
As the investigation into Swati Phadnis’ death continues, the police hope to uncover the truth behind this tragic incident and provide justice to the family.