New Delhi: In a shocking incident in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, police have unraveled the mystery behind the deaths of a brother and sister within 24 hours. The bodies of the children were discovered in a water tank, and the investigation led to the arrest of their parents. Upon interrogation, the mother confessed to the heinous crime.Mother administers drugs to childrenThe police reported that Madhu, the mother, drugged her 7-year-old daughter Pooja and 5-year-old son Mahipal before throwing them into a water tank, leading to their deaths. The tragic incident occurred in Tikamgarh village within the Balesar police station area. On Wednesday, Madhu executed the gruesome act and then pretended to search for her children the following day.Ten-year-old marriage and illicit affairMadhu was married ten years ago to a truck driver who often stayed away from home for extended periods. This long-distance arrangement led Madhu to form an illicit relationship with a local man. Recently, a video of Madhu engaging in sexual activities with this man surfaced on social media, causing turmoil within her family.Husbands return and discoveryMadhus husband, who frequently made video calls to check on the children, returned home on Wednesday to find them missing. When questioned, Madhu claimed ignorance about their whereabouts. However, the next day, the police recovered the childrens bodies from the water tank, leading to the parents detention.Confession and arrestDuring the interrogation, Madhu broke down and confessed to the murders. She revealed that she was driven to this extreme act due to the fallout from the viral video of her affair. Facing anger from her husband and family, Madhu decided to end her childrens lives. She also admitted that she initially planned to commit suicide after the murders but changed her mind afterward. The police have arrested Madhu on charges of murdering her children.
