Amaravati, Jan 1 (NationPress) In a heart-wrenching incident, a man took the lives of his three children by administering poison, subsequently ending his own life in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh. The police reported that this tragic event took place in Thudumaladinne village within the Uyyalawada Mandal of Nandyal district.

Vemulapati Surendra, aged 35, reportedly poisoned his children, who were between the ages of two and seven, before committing suicide. The lifeless bodies of Kaavyashri (7), Dhyaneshwari (4), and Surya Gagan (2), along with Surendra, were discovered in their home on a Thursday.

Authorities suspect that Surendra may have given his children cold drinks mixed with pesticides before taking his own life by hanging. Notably, Surendra's wife, Maheshwari, had tragically died by suicide on August 16, 2025, due to health issues, leaving him to care for the children.

Officials believe that personal struggles, compounded by alcohol, may have driven Surendra to commit these horrific acts. Locals described him as a devastated individual, grappling with financial difficulties and the challenge of raising his children alone after his wife's death.

This shocking occurrence has sent ripples of distress throughout the community, prompting police to conduct a post-mortem examination on the bodies. A police representative stated that investigations are underway, with samples of food and beverages collected from the home for analysis.

In a separate incident in Telangana, a dispute over a chit fund led to the murder of a businessman, Anjayya (58), in Govindapalle, Jagtial district. Police reports indicate that Anjayya was allegedly attacked by a man and his son following a financial disagreement involving a Rs.1 lakh chit fund.

Anjayya, who operated a chit fund scheme, had been demanding payment of Rs.12,000 from Dasoju Sreenu, which led to a quarrel. This escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in Anjayya sustaining severe injuries, ultimately succumbing to them in the hospital.