Hyderabad, May 27 (PTI) A 40-year-old man allegedly killed his wife and two children before dying by suicide in Wanaparthy district of Telangana early on Wednesday, over “mounting debts”, police said The incident occurred in Salkilapur village of Killa Ghanpur mandal between 1 am and 1.30 am.
The man, who had taken a 50-acre mango orchard on lease, was staying with his family members.
The man pushed his wife (35) and the children into a water sump, and later hung himself, a senior police official told PTI.
His wife and children are suspected to have drowned and the exact cause of death will be known after post-mortem, he said, adding the boy’s hands were found tied.
Based on preliminary investigation, the official said the man and his wife were suffering from health issues, besides facing financial problems.
According to villagers, the man had taken loans to the tune of over Rs 60 lakh to Rs 1 crore.
However, it is under investigation, police said.
They said the man recorded a video message on his phone, and named two to three people who allegedly “pressurised” him over loan repayment.
Further investigation is on. PTI VVK ROH
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