Ramnagar: Three of a family die by suicide

Ramnagar: In a tragic incident, three members of a family including two women died by suicide after jumping into a lake.

The deceased have been identified as Siddamma, 55, her daughter Sumithra, 33, and her husband Hanumantha Raju, 35.

An 11-year-old girl, Keerthana, has been rescued. Her condition, however, is said to be serious.

According to the police, the family dispute is said to be the reason behind the incident. Five members of the family had decided to commit suicide on Wednesday morning.

The villagers had rushed to the spot and rescued the young girl. The three elderly members had died by the time the villagers pulled them out of the lake.

Hanumantha Raju used to stay at his in-law’s place, and created nuisance every day in an inebriated state. The arguments had led to serious quarrels, and in a fit of rage, all of them decided to commit suicide, the police said.

Suicide is preventable. If you get any such thoughts, consult or seek expert help.

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