Four of a family allegedly die by suicide at Pendurthi in Visakhapatnam
A family of four, including two young children, was found dead in Visakhapatnam in an apparent suicide. Police are investigating the incident, with preliminary reports suggesting financial distress and family disputes as potential factors.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the severe impact of economic hardship and the need for accessible mental health support systems.
Four members of a family, including two children, reportedly ended their lives at Chintala Agraharam in Pendurthi in Visakhapatnam on Saturday (August 29, 2026).
The deceased have been identified as M. Vinod Kumar, his wife Ahalya and their two children, aged around three years and two year respectively.
According to preliminary information, Kumar, who works as an autorickshaw driver, was living with his family in a rented house near his in-law's residence at Chintala Agraharam.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths and are yet to establish the exact sequence of events.
Family suspect that financial difficulties and alleged family disputes could have driven the couple to take the extreme step, though the exact reasons are yet to be established.
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