Four members of a family, including two children, were found dead in an apparent suicide in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, on Monday. Preliminary investigation suggests that financial difficulties and the prolonged illness of the woman may have led to the tragedy, according to a police official.
Deceased Identified; Sister Discovered Bodies
The deceased were identified as Damodar (30), his wife Nirmala, their 13-year-old son, and 10-year-old daughter. The incident came to light when Damodar's sister visited the family at around 6:15 am on Monday and found her brother hanging from a ceiling fan. Residents subsequently broke open the door and entered the house, police said.
Police stated that Nirmala and the two children were found dead on a bed inside the house. A handwritten note was recovered from the residence in which Damodar had reportedly written his ATM PIN and other account access details, requesting that the money in his accounts be used for his funeral expenses, said the official.
Financial Hardship and Medical Condition
According to police, preliminary investigation suggests that Nirmala had been suffering from complications arising from a brain stroke for several years and was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Ranipet. The family was also facing financial difficulties, police added.
“Four members of a family, including two children, were found dead in an apparent suicide in Chittoor district on Monday,” the official told PTI.
Police Investigation Underway
Meanwhile, police have registered a case under relevant sections and are investigating the circumstances that led to the deaths. The handwritten note is being examined as part of the probe. Authorities are also looking into whether any external factors or debts contributed to the incident.
