Indian-origin family, including kids, found dead in US

Police in New Jersey, USA have opened a homicide investigation after an Indian-origin couple and their two children were found dead in their home. The Plainsboro Police Department in New Jersey said that Tej Pratap Singh (43), Sonal Parihar (42) were found dead with their sons, one 10-year-old and other 6-year-old. They were found dead in their home sometime after 4:30 pm on Wednesday (October 4), said the police.

Plainsboro Police Department Chief Eamon Blanchard and Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone announced on Thursday that homicide investigation has been opened in this case.

"This tragedy remains under investigation and autopsies are being performed today," they said as quoted by Press Trust of India (PTI). They added that initial investigation revealed that there was no threat to public.

The police department has appealed to people to approach police if anyone has information or surveillance footage of the area.

"We are all saddened by this tragic event. What happened in our community is beyond comprehension," stated Mayor Peter Cantu.

"Please be assured that this is an isolated occurrence and there are no additional concerns for the safety and well-being of the community related to this incident," said Police Chief Blanchard as he sought to assure the public.

Relatives of the family called them for a welfare check. The remains were discovered soon after.

Relatives told CBS News that Singh and Parihar appeared to be a happy couple. Singh was even active in the community.

Singh's LinkedIn profile says he was a Lead APIX Engineer for Ness Digital Engineering. Both of them had careers in Information Technology sector.

“The district was informed by local law enforcement of a horrific tragedy involving one of our Plainsboro families with a Wicoff student and a Millstone River School student,” said school district Superintendent David Aderhold, as quoted by PTI. He was referring to two elementary schools in the area.

“As the law enforcement investigation is ongoing, we are unable to provide any additional information at this time. The District joins our community in grief and sorrow over this tragic event.”

The family was described by the neighbours as being friendly.

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