Bengaluru: In a tragic incident that reportedly occurred on Friday, a mother along with her two children died by suicide at the jurisdiction of Madanayakanahalli Police Station in the outskirts of the city. 

The deceased have been identified as Vasantha (40), and her two children Yashvanth (15) and Nishchita (8), residents of Prakriti layout near Thotada Guddadahalli. The incident of suicide reportedly came to light when the relatives of the deceased visited their residence at night, the police informed. ‘

Reportedly, Vasantha’s husband, who was a BMTC driver and also an administrator had passed away in the previous year due to COVID. The widowed Vasantha had been in a state of depression because of her husband’s demise. The police speculate that she may have decided to end her life along with her children’s in this very state. 

The bodies of Vasantha and her 8-year-old daughter were found hanging from the same fan, while Yashvanth’s body was found separately, it is learned. 

A case has been registered in the Madanayakanahalli Police Station in this regard.

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The alleged incident occurred on April 3 and the arrest was made after a thorough investigation, they said.

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The police registered a case and began a probe, deploying multiple teams to nab the accused.

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