Udupi: A disgusting incident has been reported here at Padubelle under the limits of Shirva police station in Udupi district, where four members of an educated family have allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison in their house.
The incident came to light in the morning of 13th July, Thursday. The deceased have been identified as Shankaracharya (50), his wife Nirmala (44) and their daughters Shruthi (24) and Shreya (21).
Shankaracharya was a proprietor of ’Shreya Jewellers’ in Padubelle. His elder daughter had completed Charted Accountancy exam after completion of MBA. While Shreya was pursuing her MBA at a private college in Manipal.
It was studied that Shruthi was engaged and the wedding was postponed due to some personnel reasons. Sources state that the family was not seen since the morning and when the neighbors grew suspicious, they informed the police.
When the police entered the house their bodies were found lying dead. The bodies have been shifted to hospital for autopsy. The reason for the extreme step is not known.
A case has been registered at Udupi police station and investigations are carried on.