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The bodies of Thiruvalla residents Raju Thomas George (69) and Laigy Thomas (63) were found charred inside their car, according to police .
Police said according to a suicide note recovered from their residence, it seems like the couple took the extreme step as they were unable to handle the drug addiction of their 39-year-old son who is currently admitted at a private rehabilitation centre at Thodupuzha in Idukki District.
The identity of the couple was ascertained after the registration number of the vehicle, found near the field, was run through the system, they said.
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Locals told the media that Raju returned to his native place after working abroad for many years.
The blaze near a field at Vengal was spotted by a patrol team from a distance, police said and added that the bodies have been sent for postmorterm.
The couple’s daughter-in-law and eight-year-old granddaughter moved out due to their son’s drug addiction, police said.
Suicide is preventable. If you get any such thoughts, consult or seek expert help.