Ggn murder & suicide: Was doctor under job pressure?

Gururgam: Shock, horror and amazement was prevalent among the residents of posh Gurugram locality of Uppal South End where it has been alleged a doctoral degree holder murdered his entire family before committing suicide.

According to the neighbours, the family was financially well off and was not only dependent on the income of Dr Prakash Singh. His 50-year-old wife Sonu Singh was a principal and used to manage four playschools as well. She was not only teaching the underprivileged kids but also the children of middle-class households.

Moreover, the work done by her NGO was resulting in more being included.

What however shocked the residents that what prompted Dr Singh to take such an extreme step.

According to the sources, the fifty-five year old, who had recently shifted to a Chemical firm in Hyderabad, was not satisfied with the job and was facing extreme pressure.

According to sources, he was not reporting to the company for more than a month. The law enforcement officials have got in touch with the management of the firm to ascertain the reasons for the job conduct of Dr Singh. He had recently joined the firm in Hyderabad after resigning from a leading pharmaceutical firm in Gururgam.

For relatives of Dr Singh who were at the location refuted the claim of the fifty- five -year old taking such an extreme step.

"My brother was a strong individual and he cared for his family. I refuse to believe that he would have taken such an extreme step. I would want the Gurugram police to investigate the case in an unbiased manner and take us into confidence," said the sister of Doctor Singh.

The Gururgam police on their part have not given any confirmation and highlighted that they will first look into all aspects of the case before they will come up with the statement.

"We have registered the case under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and have begun our investigation. Even though we have recovered a suicide note we will like to look into all aspects of the case and have begun our investigations," said Sulochana Gajaraj DCP (East) Gururgam.

Repeated barking of the four pet dogs of Dr Singh led the residents of Uppal South end to break the door to find all the members of the Singh family dead.