NEW DELHI: A woman and her two daughters were found dead on the railway track in Kerala's
Kottayam on Friday morning, police said.
The victims were identified as Shiny Kuriakose (42) and her two daughters, Aleena (11) and Ivana (10), who resided in Parolikal, Ettumanoor, according to officials.
Officials reported that the Kottayam-Nilambur Road Express struck them at 5.20 am. The loco pilot's statement indicated that the three individuals jumped before the oncoming train.
Upon receiving notification of the incident, the Ettumanoor police arrived at the location.
Law enforcement officials noted that the bodies were found severely damaged on the railway tracks, hampering the identification process.
The case has been registered by Ettumanoor police, and the bodies were transported to the Kottayam Medical College Hospital mortuary.
Police indicated that whilst the precise cause remains unclear, preliminary investigations point towards family-related issues as a potential reason for suicide.
According to police reports, Shiny had been residing at her Parolikal residence for nine months following her separation from her husband, who originated from Thodupuzha.
The investigation continues, as stated by officials.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS - A woman and her two daughters were found dead on the railway tracks in Kerala's Kottayam after being hit by a train.
- The victims, Shiny Kuriakose and her daughters, Aleena and Ivana, allegedly jumped in front of the train, as per the loco pilot's statement.
- Ettumanoor police arrived at the scene after being notified, but identification was difficult due to severe body damage.
- Preliminary investigations suggest family-related issues might have led to the suspected suicide, though the exact cause is unclear.
- Shiny had been living separately from her husband in Parolikal for nine months before the tragic incident occurred.
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