Kerala Family Die by Suicide in Pune; Note Cites Financial Strain
The incident occurred in Pune's Morwadi. The family is originally from Kerala and was living in the Pimpri area for the past three years
Pune: A couple and their 19-year-old daughter allegedly committed suicide in Maharashtra's Pune district, leaving a note purportedly mentioning financial stress, police said.
While Vinod Pillai (50) died on Saturday, his wife Srija Pillai (45) and their daughter Purnima Pillai were pronounced dead by doctors on Sunday, a police official said.
"The incident occurred in Karishma Glory Society in Pune’s Morwadi. The family is originally from Kerala and was living in the Pimpri area for the past three years. A suicide note has been recovered, which cited financial stress. It also said no one should be blamed for their extreme step," the official stated.
The incident came to light after Srija, a coordinator at a school in Morwadi, did not respond to calls from colleagues inquiring about her absence from work, he said.
"Her colleagues then called her relatives, who too tried contacting her but in vain. Some of their relatives living close by went to the Pillai residence and found the door open. The three were lying unconscious inside, after which police were alerted," the official said.
The couple and their daughter were then rushed to a hospital, where Vinod died on Saturday, while Srija and Purnima succumbed on Sunday, he said.
Further probe into the case is underway, the official added.
