Chennai City Police are investigating a shocking and cruel murder of a family of three from Bihar. The victims include a young couple and their two-year-old child. The family had come to Chennai for work and a better life. Sadly, the police say they were killed by their own friends, who were also from Bihar.
The case came to light on Monday, January 26, 2026. Local residents in Adyar noticed a suspicious cloth sack lying near a two-wheeler showroom on Indira Nagar First Avenue. They alerted the police. When officers checked the sack, they found the body of a man inside. He was later identified as Gaurav Kumar, a native of Bihar.
After this discovery, the police started searching for his family members. During the investigation, they suspected foul play and began checking nearby areas. On Tuesday evening, January 27, 2026, they recovered the body of Gaurav’s two-year-old child from the Buckingham Canal near the Indira Nagar Railway Station. The sight shocked both the police and local residents.
Police believe that the family was murdered by people they knew and trusted. The suspects are said to be their friends from Bihar. Officers are questioning several people and collecting evidence to understand what led to the crime. Early reports suggest there may have been personal disputes or money-related problems, but the exact reason is still under investigation.
The brutal killings have created fear and sadness in the neighbourhood. Residents are demanding strict action against those responsible. Police teams are continuing their search for the remaining suspects and are working to solve the case quickly.
Officials have assured the public that the accused will be arrested soon and justice will be delivered to the victims.