Tragic Demise of IRS Officer Maneesh Vijay and Family in Kerala Raises Questions

Kerala police have indicated suicide as the cause of death for IRS officer Maneesh Vijay, his sister Shalini Vijay, and their mother, Shakuntala Agarwal. The trio was found dead at their residence in Kochi. Shalini's involvement in a CBI case adds complexity to the investigation.

In a developing story, Kerala police have reported that the deaths of IRS officer Maneesh Vijay, his sister Shalini Vijay, and their mother Shakuntala Agarwal appear to be a case of suicide, based on initial findings.

The family was discovered at their residence in Kochi, following Maneesh's absence from work, which prompted colleagues to check in on him. Postmortem examinations were conducted, revealing a tragic scene with Maneesh and Shalini found hanging and Shakuntala on her bed, surrounded by ritualistic symbols.

Shalini Vijay, noted as a former Jharkhand public service official under investigation by the CBI, raises further intrigue, with police continuing a detailed probe into what led to this somber event.

(With inputs from agencies.)