UP Shocker: Five members of a family found dead in Mathura, glasses of milk lead to ‘suspicion of mass suicide’

When police reached the house, they found glasses of milk near the bodies. This raised suspicion that some poisonous substance may have been mixed with the milk.

Written by FE News Desk

February 10, 2026 13:21 IST

Uttar Pradesh: Five of a family found dead in Mathura house, mass suicide suspected. (Representational Image: PTI)

Five members of the same family were found dead in a village of Mathura district in Uttar Pradesh. Officials suspect it may be a case of mass suicide, according to a report by news agency IANS.

The deceased were a man, his wife and their three children. The matter came to light when villagers became concerned after the family did not step out of their room for a long time on Tuesday morning, the report said.

Neighbours looked inside the room through a window and were shocked to see all five family members lying still. They immediately informed the police.

Glasses of milk near the bodies raise suspicion

When police reached the house, they found glasses of milk near the bodies. This raised suspicion that some poisonous substance may have been mixed with the milk. A forensic team was called, and samples and other evidence were collected from the spot, the report mentioned.

Cause of death yet to be confirmed

Police officials said the family members were found unconscious inside the house and were declared dead after a medical examination.

While initial findings point towards the consumption of poisonous substances, the exact cause and time of death will be confirmed only after post-mortem reports are received, the report said.

All five bodies have been sent to the district hospital for post-mortem. Senior police officers are questioning family members, relatives and nearby residents to find out whether the family was facing financial problems, family disputes, or any other form of pressure, it added.