A woman in Odisha’s Sambalpur district allegedly died by suicide a day after killing her two minor daughters.

The deceased has been identified as Sanju Madki, a resident of Sargidihi village under Mahulipali Police Station limits in the Bamra block of the district.

According to information, Sanju Madki allegedly killed her two minor daughters on Friday by throwing them into a well. Police later confirmed that the crime was committed by the children’s mother.

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Following the incident, the woman reportedly fled from the village, prompting police to launch a search operation. The investigation began after the woman’s husband lodged a complaint at Mahulipali Police Station.

Speaking on the incident, Pradeep Kumar Dash, SDPO of Kuchinda, said that police started probing the case soon after the complaint was filed.

On Saturday morning, Sanju Madki was found hanging near a nullah in another village. Police suspect that she died by suicide.

Police reached the spot, recovered the body and initiated further investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances that led to the tragic incident.

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Published By:

Akshat Trivedi

Published On:

Mar 15, 2026 12:35 IST