Mum and two kids found dead at Dublin home pictured as garda investigation continues
THIS is the mum and her two kids who were found dead at their Dublin home yesterday afternoon.
Seema Banu, 37, her 11-year-old daughter Asfira and son Faizan Syed, six, were found dead just before midday yesterday at their house in Llewellyn Court in Ballinteer.
Post-mortem examinations are taking place today.
Local cops in Dundrum were first alerted when they received a call from a concerned neighbour who told them that the family had not been seen for a number of days.
When gardai called to the house, they could not get in the front door as it was locked, but noticed water seeping from underneath it.
The Armed Support Unit were then called and two of the team’s officers breached the back door of the house.
Members of the ASU then made the horror discovery of the bodies of the children in a room located upstairs, at the back of the house.
Tragic mum Seema, originally from India, was located in an upstairs room at the front of the house.
‘THERE FOR A FEW DAYS’
A source said: “Gardai are still establishing the facts of what exactly happened. But there are indications that the bodies were there for a few days.”
All three were discovered with signs of strangulation, but gardai are awaiting the results from post-mortem examinations.
The Irish Sun can also reveal that a tap was left running upstairs, which flooded the downstairs of the house, with the ceiling badly damaged from the seeping water.
As it stands, gardai are calling the deaths “unexplained”. Following the discovery, gardai yesterday could not locate a man, aged in his 30s for some time.
However, we understand that he then presented himself in the company of a solicitor at Dundrum Garda Station where he was last night assisting gardai with their enquiries.
TRIBUTES
Indian ambassador to Ireland Mr Sandeep Kumar left flowers outside the home this afternoon.
The children both attended Ballinteer Educate Together National School.
Staff have said they are “deeply saddened” by the tragedy and the children will be “greatly missed”.
A statement released this afternoon reads: “We learned yesterday of the deaths of two of our students, Faizan Syed and Asfira Riza and their mother Seema.
‘DEVASTATING EVENTS’
“This is a terrible tragedy for their family, our school and our community.
“We are deeply saddened by these devastating events.
“Our sympathy and thoughts are with the children’s family and friends.
“Faizan Syed was in First Class and his sister Asfira was in Sixth Class. They will both be greatly missed by all who knew them.
“Offers of support have been pouring in and are greatly appreciated. Our school has implemented our Critical Incident Management Plan.
“Psychologists from the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) have been with us today supporting and advising our school staff in preparation for the return of our students from the mid-term break.”
A statement from the Educate Together national office also told of their shock.
‘SHOCK AND SADNESS’
A spokesperson said: “It is with great shock and sadness that Educate Together marks the awful tragedy that took place this week in Ballinteer.
“The National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) is working with Ballinteer Educate Together National School, offering advice to school staff in preparation for the return to school after the mid-term break.
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“Words fall short of expressing the shock and profound sadness many are feeling when thinking about the children and family affected.
“Our hearts are with the family, friends and classmates of the bereaved.
“Please note the school will be making no further comment at this time.”