In a shocking incident that has gripped the northern Kerala district of Kannur, four members of a single family were discovered dead inside their residence on Monday night. The grim discovery was made at their home in Ramanthali, located near Payyannur.
The Deceased and the Scene of the Tragedy
The victims have been identified as 38-year-old Kaladharan, a resident of Ramanthali Central, his 60-year-old mother Usha, his five-year-old daughter Hima, and his two-year-old son Kannan. According to preliminary information from the police, the scene inside the house was harrowing. Kaladharan and his mother Usha were found hanging, while the two young children, Hima and Kannan, were discovered lying on the floor.
Police Investigation and Suspected Motive
The Payyannur Police, who have registered a case, are primarily investigating this as a probable case of murder-suicide. However, officials have clarified that the exact cause and sequence of the deaths are yet to be conclusively determined. A specialized police team swiftly reached the spot to initiate a thorough investigation. The process of collecting forensic evidence and recording statements from relatives and local residents has begun to piece together the events leading to the tragedy.
Initial inquiries reveal that Kaladharan was operating a catering unit. Sources indicate that he was separated from his wife, and their marital case was reportedly pending before the family court. Following the separation, the two children were residing with Kaladharan and his mother. Investigators are looking into whether familial or personal stress played a role in this extreme step.
Community in Shock and Ongoing Probe
The quiet locality of Ramanthali has been plunged into deep mourning and disbelief following the heartbreaking incident. The loss of two such young lives has particularly shaken the community. As the police investigation continues, authorities are meticulously examining all angles. The bodies have been sent for postmortem examination, whose report is expected to provide crucial details about the time and precise cause of death.
The Payyannur Police have assured a comprehensive and sensitive probe into all aspects of the case. While the suspicion of a murder-suicide is strong, the police are not ruling out any other possibilities until all evidence is scrutinized. Further updates are awaited as the investigation progresses.
