Two people have been killed and two others are fighting for their lives in a hospital in Bengaluru after what appears to be a family suicide deal. The two deceased have been identified as 55-year-old Asha and her 34-year-old daughter Varshita.
Two others, Varshita’s 32-year-old brother Mohan Gowda and her 11-year-old son Mayank, sustained serious injuries and are undergoing treatment at a private hospital.
Family Suicide Pact
The incident, which took place at Mallenahalli near Attibele in Anekal taluk of Bengaluru city on Saturday, came to light after some relatives alerted the police about a possible family suicide pact.
According to the police, before the extreme step, the family made a video, which they then sent to some relatives. In the video, the family blamed financial distress and continued harassment from creditors for their deaths.
Relatives who rushed to the house found it locked from the inside. When they entered through the back door, they found four people unresponsive and alerted the police.
Debt crisis
According to the police, Gowda was involved in several small businesses, including a local chit fund business, which handled amounts ranging from ₹5 lakhs up to ₹1 million suffered losses and was in debt.
He also ran seasonal chit schemes including meat related funds during Ugadi and firecrackers.
It is believed that the family’s luxurious lifestyle and Varshitha’s brain tumor diagnosis made the situation worse and forced them to end their lives.
According to the police, Gowda slit the throats of his mother, sister and nephew before attempting suicide.
While Asah and Varshitha were found dead, Gowda and Mayank, who sustained severe injuries, are undergoing emergency medical treatment.
