Andhra family of 5 found dead in suicide pact at Srisailam pilgrim lodge
A heartbreaking event unfolded at the Vaddera Choultries in Srisailam, where five family members allegedly ended their lives. Three women were found lifeless in a bathroom, and two others were discovered hanging. They had been residing in the pilgrim accommodation for nearly a month. Staff members alerted the authorities upon noticing a disturbing smell from the room. Early indications suggest…
In Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh, a tragic incident unfolded as five members of a family were found dead in a suicide pact at a pilgrim lodge. The deceased, identified as Pallapu Sudhakar (36) and his three sisters - Gogula Adi Lakshmi (50), Malleswari (45) and Sridevi (33) - along with their 15-year-old nephew Manikanta, were residents of Battalapalli village in Sri Sathya Sai district.
According to police, the family arrived in Srisailam on July 28, traveling in Sudhakar's autorickshaw and staying at Vadde Satram, a pilgrim accommodation facility. The family had been staying there for nearly a month. Lodge staff became suspicious when the occupants were not seen outside for two days and a foul smell started emanating from the room.
Upon noticing the smell, staff opened a window and discovered all five individuals hanging. Police were immediately alerted. Preliminary inquiries suggested that all five family members were grappling with health issues and financial difficulties. It was reported that Sudhakar's two elder sisters had separated from their husbands, and the family's financial situation was poor, with Sudhakar being the sole supporter by driving an autorickshaw.
Police suspect that the family took their own lives after becoming disillusioned due to prolonged health and financial struggles. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning.
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