Chennai: A family of four, including an elderly couple, is fighting for their lives after attempting suicide at their residence in Nanmangalam near Pallikaranai on Wednesday morning.
Discovery by employees
Police reported that Balaji, a 35-year-old vegetable trader, did not open his shop on Wednesday morning. Concerned, his employees went to his house to check on him. They found Balaji, his wife Priya (30), mother Padmavathi (52), and father Srinivasan (60) unconscious. With the help of neighbours, the employees called an ambulance and rushed the family to Tambaram District Government Hospital.
Financial troubles and childlessness
According to police sources, the family had been facing severe financial difficulties, with debts estimated at around ₹1 crore following substantial losses in Balaji's vegetable business. Additionally, Balaji and Priya, married for eight years, were distressed over not having children. Their condition is reported to be critical.
The Medavakkam police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
Assistance for those having suicidal thoughts is available on Tamil Nadu’s health helpline 104 and Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050.
