Gold trader, wife and son found dead at home in Gangavathi

A gold trader, his wife and their son were found dead after allegedly taking their own lives at their residence at Prashanth Nagar in Gangavathi town of Koppal district on Friday (July 3).

The deceased have been identified as Prakash Naykar (54), his wife Prabha (46) and their son Shashank (21).

According to police sources, the family, which ran a jewelery shop in the city for several years, is suspected of taking the extreme step due to financial distress and mounting debts. However, the exact circumstances that led to the death are not yet known.

Superintendent of Police Ram L. Arasiddi visited the spot and inspected the crime scene. The police have registered a case and are investigating the case.

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Published – 04 Jul 2026 18:51 IST