Tragic discovery in Punjab: three missing sisters found dead inside box at Jalandhar residence

In a heart-wrenching incident in Jalandhar, three young sisters, aged between four and nine years, were discovered lifeless in their home on Monday morning. The girls, daughters of a migrant laborer, were found inside an iron trunk during a search conducted at their residence in Maqsudan, Jalandhar.

Amrita Kumari (9), Shakti Kumari (7), and Kanchan Kumari (4) had gone missing on Sunday evening, prompting their parents to launch a frantic search. The family reported their disappearance at 11 pm, following which the police initiated an investigation. 

Initial reports suggest that the children had been playing unsupervised at home when they somehow became trapped inside the iron trunk. The angular locks of the trunk apparently locked automatically, leading to their suffocation. The police are treating the case with utmost seriousness, conducting thorough inquiries and questioning neighbors for any additional information.

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Post-mortem and investigation ongoing

Authorities have sent the bodies of the young girls for post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death. So far, no visible signs of injury have been reported on their bodies. The police are exploring all possible angles before conclusively ruling out foul play.

This tragic incident has left the community in shock and grief as they grapple with the loss of these innocent lives. The investigation continues to uncover the full details surrounding this devastating event, shedding light on what appears to be a heartbreaking accident that resulted in the loss of three young souls.

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