Bengaluru couple kills children, father dies by suicide, mother survives: Report

A family living in Bengaluru Rural district faced tragedy when the man, Shivu and his two children were found dead, while his wife, Manjula, survived.

Published on: Sep 14, 2025, 16:29:16 IST

By HT News Desk, Bengaluru

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A family in Gonakanahalli village, located in Bengaluru Rural district’s Hoskote taluk, was at the centre of a heart-breaking tragedy this Friday. The lifeless bodies of a man and his two young children, identified as Shivu, Chandrakala (11) and Uday Surya (7), respectively, were discovered in their home, while Shivu's wife, Manjula, survived and has since been detained by police for questioning.

Financial strain is said to be the primary cause for the Bengaluru couple to have taken the extreme step.

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Authorities revealed that the household had battled persistent financial strain along with unresolved marital tensions, according to a report by The Times of India. Shivu, confined to his home after a previous accident, often suspected Manjula, compounding the family’s psychological distress.

The couple discussed ending their lives by suicide, and then decided not to leave their children behind. Grappling with despair, they reportedly consumed alcohol together before the drastic act.

The deaths of the children, Chandrakala and Uday Surya, followed, with both allegedly being strangled and their heads submerged in water to confirm their deaths. Manjula then tried to end her own life but failed after Shivu, feeling unwell, asked her to fetch food. Upon her return, she found that Shivu had used a rope and hanged himself.

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In shock, Manjula sought to contact her father but, finding herself unable to reach him, turned to a neighbour for help. The neighbour then alerted other residents, who quickly informed law enforcement. Police have opened a case and are scrutinizing all aspects of the incident to understand the full picture surrounding these deaths.

HT.com has not independently verified the authenticity of this information.

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