Family of four found dead in Bengaluru, police suspects murder-suicide case

Bengaluru: Four members of a family, including two children, were found dead at their rented home here, police said on Monday.

According to the police, the case is being investigated as a suspected murder-suicide. 

The deceased have been identified as Anup Kumar (38), his wife Rakhi (35), and their two children aged 5 and 2.

Anup and Rakhi poisoned their children before killing themselves by hanging, an initial probe revealed, according to news agency IANS.

The news report claims that the couple may have been struggling emotionally, reportedly due to their elder child's health condition. Anupriya was a child with special needs, and the parents were reportedly under stress, according to statements from their house help.

The couple seemed happy and had even made plans to visit Pondicherry. The packing was completed on Sunday, police said, quoting the house help.

The family employed three individuals, including two cooks and one caregiver for their children, each earning Rs 15,000 per month. 

No suicide note has been discovered at the scene so far. The police have registered a case and are conducting an investigation.

The family, hailing from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, has been residing at the current address for about two years now.

Anup Kumar worked as a software consultant at a private firm.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), Shekhar H Tekkannavar said they have informed the family of the deceased.

A case has been registered and an investigation is on, the officials said.