4 of family found dead in Visakhapatnam, police suspect suicide
The deceased were a 32-year-old autorickshaw driver, his 28-year-old wife, who was a vegetable vendor, and their two daughters, aged three and two.
Four members of a family, including two young children, were discovered dead in suspicious circumstances at their home in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday morning, police announced. The victims were identified as a 32-year-old autorickshaw driver, his 28-year-old wife, a vegetable vendor, and their two daughters aged three and two. The incident occurred at their rented house located in Chintala Agraharam village, in Pendurthi block, on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam.
According to initial reports, the family members celebrated Raksha Bandhan, a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between sisters and brothers, at their residence on Friday morning. Later that night, it was reported that the father allegedly sent a message to his elder brother, who resided nearby, via his mobile phone, with the cryptic words 'RIP'.
Upon waking up on Saturday morning, the family members noticed the message and promptly rushed to their home. Upon arrival, they found the father, his wife, and their two daughters deceased. The mother and children were transported to a nearby hospital, where medical professionals pronounced them dead upon arrival.
Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths and are yet to determine the exact sequence of events. The Pendurthi police have registered a case and launched an inquiry to ascertain whether family disputes, financial distress, or other factors may have contributed to the suspected suicide. The bodies were subsequently transferred to King George Hospital (KGH) for a post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death.
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