Triple Suicide Shocks Hyd

Three members of a family allegedly committed suicide in their house here on Sunday, police said.

The incident occurred in Goppanapalli under the limits of Gachibowli Police Station.

A couple and their son allegedly hanged themselves in their flat at Jayabheri Apartments in Goppanapalli.

The deceased were identified as Battula Mareddy, 65, his wife Bharathi, 60, and their son Nishanth Reddy, 38.

According to police, information was received at 8.40 a.m. that three persons hanged themselves in a flat. Police officials rushed to the spot and shifted their bodies to Osmania General Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Police suspect that family problems and health issues led to the suicides.

A police officer said they have registered a case and taken up further investigation.