A tragic incident has shaken the Halduchaur locality in Nainital district, where an elderly businessman and his wife were discovered dead in their residence in what authorities believe is a case of suicide driven by financial distress.
Grim Discovery in Family Home
The bodies of Ramesh Dumka (65), proprietor of Dumka Traders, and his wife Kamala Dumka (50), were found on the morning of Wednesday, December 3. Family members made the harrowing discovery after the couple failed to come downstairs from the first floor of their home.
According to officials, the couple was found hanging from ceiling fans in separate rooms. The police were alerted immediately. Preliminary investigations point towards extreme stress related to their business and mounting debts as the probable cause.
Financial Troubles Surface
Relatives disclosed that the couple had been grappling with significant financial problems for a considerable period. No suicide note has been recovered from the scene so far, deepening the mystery around the precise sequence of events.
The couple leaves behind their legacy in two daughters and a son, all of whom are married. The sudden demise has left the family and community in profound grief.
Police Investigation Underway
SHO Brij Mohan Rana provided updates on the case, confirming that the bodies have been sent for a postmortem examination. The exact cause of death will be ascertained after the medical report is received.
"Family members and acquaintances are being questioned to understand the circumstances leading up to the incident. The investigation is ongoing," stated SHO Rana. The police are meticulously piecing together the final days of the couple to establish a clear motive behind the extreme step.
This incident highlights the severe impact of financial and business-related stress, leading to tragic consequences. The local community in Nainital is mourning the loss of the established business couple.
