Kasargod: Family found dead in car - police suspect murder, suicide

Stephan Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network – Kasargod (VM)

Update

Kasargod, Jan 29: The police now suspect that the tragic deaths of four of a family, found in a car near Mayipady here on Tuesday January 29, may have been a case of murder followed by suicide.

Soni Kutti, his wife Theresiamma and children Jerin and Jewel were found dead under mysterious cicrumstances inside an Alto car.

The police suspect that Soni might have murdered his wife and children in their house at Kudlu on Monday January 28 night and then taken the bodies by car to Mayipady, before himself committing suicide.

Based on circumstancial evidence, it is surmised that after reaching Mayipady, Soni locked the doors and windows of the car and cut the gas pipe such that vapour filled the car. His body was found on the seat with the seatbelt firmly securing him. Also, the seats were found partially charred, and the window panes had turned yellow due to the vapours.

Also, police have found a death note at the family's residence, in which Soni stated that he was going through acute financial problems and was therefore taking this extreme step.

Earlier report

Kasargod: Four of a family found dead in car

Stephan Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network – Kasargod (VM)

Kasargod, Jan 29:

Four members of a family were found dead under mysterious circumstance inside an Alto car near Mayipady on Tuesday January 29.

The deceased have been identified as Soni Kutti (46), resident of Kudlu, his wife Theresiamma (39), children Jerin (12) and Jewel (10).

The locals grew suspicious when they noticed the car being parked at the spot for a long time. On examining they found the bodies inside the car, after which they informed the police.

The exact cause of death is not known, said police sources.

As per the information obtained, Jerin’s face was burnt completely while Jewel had marks on her neck. Both the children were found in the backseat of the car.

It is learnt that the children were studying in Kudlu Jai Matha School.

The place where they were found is said to be situated 15 km away from their house. Blood stains were also found by the police at their residence, said sources. The car door was opened only after a finger print experts arrived from Kannur.

The bodies have been taken to Kasargod general hospital for post-mortem.