Four members of a family were found dead at their residence in Madakasira town of Sri Sathya Sai district on Sunday morning. The incident dampened the Ugadi festive mood in the locality.
The police suspect financial difficulties led to the family’s alleged suicide pact.
Krishnamachari, 40 worked as a goldsmith at Bazaar Street in the town. He reportedly ran into huge debts after opening his own jewellery shop. Under immense pressure from the moneylenders, he is believed to have taken the extreme step by consuming a poisonous substance, along with his wife Sarala and their two sons who were studying classes X and IX.
Alerted by the neighbours, the police rushed to the spot and shifted the bodies to the Area Hospital for an autopsy. A case has been registered. Those in distress or having suicidal thoughts can dial 100.
Published – March 30, 2025 06:36 pm IST