Bengaluru techie and wife found dead in Sadashivnagar home after killing their two children: Report

According to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), Shekhar H Tekkannavar, the family hails from Uttar Pradesh.

Updated on: Jan 6, 2025, 17:21:12 IST

By HT News Desk | Edited by Anagha Deshpande

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A family of four in Bengaluru's Sadashivnagar was discovered dead in their rented home, sparking suspicions of a possible murder-suicide.

The couple had two children, aged five and two years. (Representational image/Shutterstock)

The victims, a 38-year-old software consultant, his wife and their two children, were originally Uttar Pradesh, and had been residing in the city for his job, news agency PTI reported.

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According to NDTV report, the tragedy came to light when the family’s house help arrived on Monday morning and failed to get a response after repeated attempts to reach the family. Concerned, the house help reached out to neighbors, who then contacted the police. Upon entering the residence, officers found the bodies of the couple and their children.

Initial investigations suggest that the couple may have poisoned their children before taking their own lives, the report added. The family had reportedly been dealing with emotional stress, particularly related to their daughter’s special needs.

No suicide note was found at the scene, and police have opened a case to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths, the report further added.

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Note: Discussing suicides can be triggering for some. However, suicides are preventable. A few major suicide prevention helpline numbers in India are 011-23389090 from Sumaitri (Delhi-based) and 044-24640050 from Sneha Foundation (Chennai-based).

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