Tragic End in Odisha: Man and Sister-in-Law's Suicide Investigation

Odisha: Man and Teenage Sister-in-Law End Lives Over Alleged Affair

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March 10, 2026 18:49 IST

A tragic incident in Odisha's Balasore district sees a man and his sister-in-law allegedly commit suicide, prompting a police investigation into a suspected illicit relationship and possible pregnancy.

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Key Points

A man and his teenage sister-in-law allegedly died by suicide in Odisha's Balasore district.
Police suspect an illicit relationship between the two as a possible motive.
The 18-year-old woman was reportedly pregnant at the time of the incident.
The incident occurred near Jaleswar station, prompting a police investigation.

A 35-year-old man and his teenage sister-in-law allegedly ended their lives by jumping in front of a train in Odisha's Balasore district, police said on Tuesday.

The two were suspected to be in an illicit relationship, and the 18-year-old woman was pregnant, they said.

The incident happened near Jaleswar station on Monday, they added.

An investigation into the incident has been started, police said.

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