Man attempts suicide, wife dies with two children in Medak

Kokku Yellam, is battling for his life after attempting to die by suicide in Medak while his wife and two children died

Medak: A 32-year-old man, Kokku Yellam, is battling for his life after attempting to die by suicide in Medak while his wife and two children died after she allegedly threw their daughters into a tank before jumping into it on Tuesday.

The tragic incident happened at Konturu village near Medak town. According to Medak police, Yellam, a resident of Akkannapet in Ramayampet Mandal, was in a severe financial crisis and attempted to die by suicide by consuming pesticide a week ago at his residence.

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While he was undergoing treatment in a private hospital, his wife Kokku Lakshmi found it difficult to raise money for the hospital expenses. With his condition deteriorating day by day, Lakshmi took an auto and went to the Konturu tank located a few kilometres away from the hospital on Tuesday afternoon.

She allegedly threw their daughters Sharanya (4) and Shravya (2) into the tank before jumping into it. The bodies were later retrieved from the water body.

A case was registered and investigation is on.