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Crime
Man with Mental Illness Kills Minor Son at Goddess’s Altar in Ahmedabad Village, Sleeps Beside Body
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 05:36 PM
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A mentally ill man killed his minor son at a goddess’s altar in a village near Ahmedabad and slept beside the body, authorities say.
A man suffering from mental illness allegedly murdered his minor son at a goddess’s altar in a village close to Ahmedabad. Police reports indicate that the victim, a child, was found dead at the shrine and the accused was discovered sleeping beside the body.
The incident, which took place in a rural setting, has raised concerns about the mental health support available to residents in the area. Authorities are treating the case as a homicide and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crime.
Law enforcement officials have secured the crime scene and are collecting evidence while also arranging for a psychiatric evaluation of the suspect. The local police department has urged the community to report any suspicious activity and to seek help if they are experiencing mental health issues.
The Gujarat police have announced that the case will be forwarded to the district court for further action. The incident has shocked the village community, prompting discussions about safety at religious sites and the need for better mental health resources.
The incident, which took place in a rural setting, has raised concerns about the mental health support available to residents in the area. Authorities are treating the case as a homicide and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crime.
Law enforcement officials have secured the crime scene and are collecting evidence while also arranging for a psychiatric evaluation of the suspect. The local police department has urged the community to report any suspicious activity and to seek help if they are experiencing mental health issues.
The Gujarat police have announced that the case will be forwarded to the district court for further action. The incident has shocked the village community, prompting discussions about safety at religious sites and the need for better mental health resources.