Telangana horror: Man ‘kills’ wife, 2 children, later ends life over 'mounting debts'

HYDERABAD: A 40-year-old man allegedly killed his wife and two children before dying by suicide in Telangana’s Wanaparthy district early Wednesday, reportedly over "mounting debts", police said.

The incident took place in Salkilapur village of Killa Ghanpur mandal between 1 am and 1.30 am.

The man, who had taken a 50-acre mango orchard on lease, was living with his family members.

The man allegedly pushed his wife (35) and children into a water sump before later hanging himself, a senior police official told PTI.

His wife and children are suspected to have drowned, and the exact cause of death will be confirmed after the post-mortem, he said, adding that the boy’s hands were found tied.

Based on preliminary investigation, the official said the man and his wife were also suffering from health issues, in addition to facing financial problems.

According to villagers, the man had taken loans ranging between Rs 60 lakh and Rs 1 crore.

However, police said the matter is still under investigation.

They added that the man had recorded a video message on his phone, in which he allegedly named two to three people who had “pressurised” him over loan repayment.

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