March 1, 2025: In a shocking revelation, the 14-year-old survivor of the Kolkata triple murder case has claimed that he escaped death by using yoga techniques to hold his breath. The teenager, who lost his mother, aunt, and cousin in the gruesome incident, told the West Bengal Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) that his uncle attempted to smother him with a pillow, but he survived by feigning death.

The horrific event unfolded on February 19 in Kolkata’s Tangra area. The bodies of the minor’s mother, aunt, and cousin were discovered at their residence, while the same day, his father, uncle, and he himself were injured in a car crash involving a metro pillar. The surviving family members initially claimed the tragedy was part of a suicide pact triggered by financial distress.

According to WBCPCR advisor Ananya Chakraborty, the teenager revealed that his father, Prasun Dey, and uncle, Pranay, were under extreme financial pressure and had spoken about ending their lives. A plan was made to consume porridge laced with sleeping pills, but the minor said the drugs had no effect on him due to his daily yoga practice.

The survivor further alleged that his uncle later tried to suffocate him, but he managed to hold his breath long enough to convince them he was dead. Believing he had succumbed, his father and uncle left the room.

While the Kolkata Police have taken note of the boy’s statement, they are investigating inconsistencies in the case. Officers pointed out that no yoga mat was found at the residence, though gym bags belonging to the two brothers were recovered. The police also found discrepancies in the claims regarding how the three women died.

The investigation continues as authorities work to piece together the sequence of events. Meanwhile, child protection officials are reluctant to send the minor back to his immediate family and are considering placing him with a relative for his safety.