Mother and daughter found dead in Malappuram; Cops suspect murder - suicide
According to the Kuttipuram police, Anitha Kumari was found hanging from a tree near her house. It is suspected that she drowned her daughter in a drum of water before taking her own life.
Malappuram: In a shocking case, a 57-year-old woman and her daughter with cerebral palsy were found dead at their home in Kandanakam, Edappal today morning.
The deceased are Anitha Kumari (57) and her daughter Anjana (27).
According to the Kuttipuram police, Anitha Kumari was found hanging from a tree near her house. It is suspected that she drowned her daughter in a drum of water before taking her own life.
According to neighbors who spoke to media, the mother and daughter had restrained themselves into the house and did not engage in conversations with neighbors. Their relatives used to visit them once in a month. However, nearby residents were not much aware about the family details of Anitha and Anjana.
The incident is believed to have occurred around 8 am, shortly after Anitha Kumari’s son had left for work. Both mother and daughter were later found dead at their residence.
Police said Anitha Kumari had been depressed following the death of her husband a month ago. She was reportedly distressed over her daughter’s deteriorating health and the lack of access to proper treatment. Meanwhile, the death of the mother and daughter has come as a huge shock for the region
A case of unnatural death has been registered, and police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the suspected murder-suicide.
More details awaited