Kerala: Five of family from Thiruvananthapuram found dead in Kochi

Five members of a family were found dead in a case of suicide murder at Vaduthala in Kochi on Saturday.

A woman from Vilappilsala in Thiruvananthapuram, her mother, her two sons aged 14 and 10, and her two-year-old daughter were found dead in the rented house where they were staying. Police have not yet released the identity of the deceased. Ernakulam Town North police have launched an investigation into the incident.

The family is reportedly staying in Vaduthala for medical treatment at a local hospital.

They were staying in a rented house belonging to an NRI. The incident came to light when a relative of the landlord went to the house after the tenants were not seen outside for a few days.

(Those who are in distress or have suicidal tendencies can seek help by calling DISHA – 1056, 0471-2552056 and Maithri – 0484-2540530)