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Two children killed, mother survives in suicide pact near Kanhangad


Mangalore Today News Network

Kasargod, Dec 22, 2016: A suicide pact between woman and her two children ended in the death of two little children at Madikai near Kanhangad on December 22, Thursday.


wellHarinanda (6) and Laxminanda (3) children are the deceased. Geetha wife of Sudhakar survived in the suicide bid.  Geetha is a teacher whereas Sudhakar is employed in Postal department.


It is learnt that Sudhakar who came home noticed the absence of his wife and children. He went in search of them.  But his effort was in vain. After awhile he heard sound from the well, he peeped into it. It was shocking to see Geetha struggling for life. On hearing Sudhakar’s screm  for help the locals rushed to the spot and informed fire brigade immediately .


The fire brigade personnel lifted the bodies of children from the well. Geetha was rushed to hospital, but is in critical condition. It is said that all the three have sustained injuries on the head as it knocked underneath. The reason for the extreme step is not known.


Kasargod police are investigating the case.