Mass Suicide in Karnataka: Couple, three kids found dead

According to the police officials, they took the extreme step due to being in debt. Not only this, they were also tortured by money lenders.

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A shocking incident has been reported from Karnataka's Sadashivanagar locality where a couple and their three children were found dead in their home on Sunday night.

The deceased have been identified as Gareeb Saab, his wife Sumaiyya and their daughter Hajira and sons Mohammad Shabhan and Muneer.

According to the police officials, they took the extreme step due to being in debt. Not only this they were also tortured by money lenders.

SP Tumakuru Ashok Kumar informed the media persons, “A couple along with their three children found dead in their home in Tumakuru. A suicide note and a self-made video by the deceased state that they died by suicide as they were under debt.”

Mourning the death of the five, the home minister of the state, Dr G Parmeshwara has expressed concern.
Reports also say that police have taken five accused in custody and has initiated the investigation in the case.