Tragedy in Chamba: Husband and Wife Found Dead

A 48-year-old man, Sarvan Kumar, allegedly killed his wife, Anju Devi, with a sharp weapon following an argument in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district. After the attack, he allegedly died by suicide. Police confirmed the tragic incident and have registered a case while forensic teams are investigating.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Shimla | Updated: 18-02-2026 13:50 IST | Created: 18-02-2026 13:50 IST
Tragedy in Chamba: Husband and Wife Found Dead
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In a tragic turn of events, a village in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district was the scene of a horrific crime and suicide. On Tuesday night, Sarvan Kumar, 48, allegedly killed his wife, Anju Devi, 45, during a heated argument.

According to police reports, Kumar used a sharp weapon in the attack, which resulted in his wife's immediate death. Following the incident, Kumar allegedly took his own life by hanging himself from a tree in their garden.

The discovery was made on Wednesday morning when a family member found the bodies and alerted the police. Investigations are ongoing, with Superintendent of Police Vijay Kumar Saklani confirming that a case has been filed. The authorities continue their probe into the matter as forensic teams collect evidence from the scene.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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