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An Indian-origin family of four members, including two adults and two children, have reportedly been found dead at their home in Melbourne. Abhay Singh, a relative of the family said he was 'absolutely shattered' when he came to know Nilesh Sharma, 36, his wife Preetika, 32, five-year-old son Diveish, and three-year-old daughter Divya were dead. "I was devastated. I fell into pieces. It's very sad," The Herald Sun quoted Singh, as saying. Singh said he visited the family regularly and they never seemed to have any problems. The report quoted Singh, as saying that he believed the family died from a leaking gas tank. A Victoria Police spokeswoman said officers arrived at the house located at Glen Waverely around 10.50 a.m. local time and found the bodies inside. "The homicide squad has been notified and are attending with the Monash Criminal Investigation Unit," the spokeswoman said. "The circumstances of the death are under investigation and are yet to be established," she added.

Indian origin family of four found mysteriously dead in Melbourne home