An incident on the outskirts of Bengaluru, Karnataka, has led to the deaths of two minor children, aged 11 and 7, and their father, identified as Shiva Kumar alias Shivu. The mother, Manjula, 30, has been taken into police custody as part of an ongoing investigation.
Police report that the couple allegedly killed their children, followed by Shivu dying by suicide. Manjula reportedly attempted suicide afterward but was rescued by neighbors who subsequently contacted authorities.
Officers cited preliminary information suggesting the family experienced financial difficulties and family estrangement due to an inter-caste marriage. The father was also noted to have become an alcoholic. Police are currently verifying Manjula’s account of the events as the investigation proceeds, and the bodies have been handed over to Shivu’s family.
Source: indianexpress.com