Hyderabad, Sept 11: A couple from Karnataka died by suicide in separate incidents in Hyderabad on Thursday morning, reportedly following marital disputes.
The deceased were identified as 28 year old Sharanappa and his wife, Lakshmi. The couple had been living in the city for about one and a half years, according to railway officials.
Sharanappa died after being hit by a train near Moula Ali. Meanwhile, Lakshmi reportedly died after consuming pesticide at their residence in Lalapet.
The Government Railway Police received information about the incident at 8:55 am on Thursday. The information concerned the railway tracks between Secunderabad and Moula Ali.
Following the alert, GRP officials reached the spot and found a dead body. Police later identified the deceased as Sharanappa.
Railway officials said Sharanappa had married Lakshmi nearly 15 months ago. The couple had reportedly faced disputes since their marriage.
According to officials, the couple travelled to their native place for the Rakhi festival. They returned to Hyderabad around 10 days before the incident.
Officials said the couple reportedly resumed arguing after returning to the city. The disputes allegedly continued until Thursday morning.
Hyderabad couple deaths linked to marital disputes
A railway official said Lakshmi reportedly consumed pesticide before Sharanappa woke up on Thursday. She later died at their residence in Lalapet.
After seeing Lakshmi, Sharanappa reportedly went to the railway tracks. A train then struck him near Moula Ali, according to railway officials.
Police have registered cases following the deaths. Officials have taken up an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incidents.
The authorities are examining the sequence of events and the circumstances that preceded the deaths. The investigation will establish further details about what happened at the couple’s residence and later near the railway tracks.
Police investigate couple deaths in Hyderabad
The deaths occurred within a short period on Thursday morning. One incident took place at the couple’s residence in Lalapet, while the other occurred near the railway tracks at Moula Ali.
The couple had lived in Hyderabad for around one and a half years. They had also returned from their native place about 10 days before the incident.
Officials said the couple had experienced arguments over some issues since their marriage. However, the exact circumstances behind the disputes remain under investigation.
Meanwhile, police have registered cases and begun examining the incident. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
The deaths have brought attention to the need for timely support during severe personal or marital distress. People facing such distress should seek immediate help from trusted family members, friends or qualified professionals.
Authorities continue to investigate the deaths and the events that preceded them. Police will take further action based on the findings of the inquiry.
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