Delhi Woman and Adopted Son Found Murdered

Why this is here: Kushal was adopted at eleven days old after his birth mother, Manju Sahu, decided to let Sharda and Vishnu raise him, as they had been unable to have children of their own.

In Delhi, India, Sharda and her adopted son, Kushal, were found murdered in their Govindpuri home on Thursday. The family had recently returned from a trip to Manali. Sharda and her husband, Vishnu, adopted Kushal when he was eleven days old; his biological mother was Manju Sahu, Sharda’s sister-in-law.

Kushal, described as a quiet boy who loved drawing and computers, was the focus of his parents’ hopes. Relatives said Sharda and Vishnu had been saving money to send him abroad for higher education, despite Sharda completing only tenth grade. He was a cautious child who always checked with his mother before opening the door to visitors.

Police are investigating the case, and relatives are seeking justice for Sharda. The motive remains unclear, and investigators have not announced any arrests. The family’s dreams for Kushal’s future were cut short, leaving relatives and neighbors in mourning.