Tragic Suicide Pact: Three Family Members Found Dead in Hyderabad
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Hyderabad, Feb 24 (NationPress) In a deeply troubling incident, three family members tragically took their own lives in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
This heart-wrenching event unfolded in the Amberpet locality of the city.
Authorities reported that Ramaraju, aged 55, his spouse Madhavi, 50, and their son, Shashank, 24, were discovered deceased in their residence.
Neighbors alerted the police, prompting them to swiftly arrive at the scene and transport the bodies to Osmania General Hospital for a postmortem.
It is believed that Ramaraju and Shashank entered into a suicide pact, where they allegedly strangled Madhavi using a pillow. Following this, Ramaraju hanged himself, while Shashank took his life by cutting his wrists with a knife.
The family is thought to have taken this extreme measure due to overwhelming financial difficulties.
Authorities found a suicide note left by the family, indicating that they had been struggling with depression stemming from significant business losses and outstanding debts.
The family is thought to have died by suicide around 3:15 a.m. Ramaraju sent a WhatsApp message to his friend Ravi, notifying him of their intentions to end their lives. Ravi, who received the message at 8 a.m., rushed to Ramaraju’s home but discovered all three had already passed away.
Ravi notified the police, who promptly responded to the scene. The Clues team was also deployed to gather evidence. Police have since recorded statements from relatives and neighbors of the family.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Narsaiah informed the media at the scene that the family operated a hotel in Amberpet and were in distress following financial setbacks.
In the suicide note, Ramaraju detailed the loans taken for their business from various creditors.
Authorities have filed a case and are conducting a thorough investigation. A police spokesperson stated that they are exploring every angle of this tragic incident.