Udupi: Couple commits suicide by jumping into well at Nejar

Ivan Mascarenhas
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, Nov 12: In a tragic incident, a middle-aged couple allegedly committed suicide by jumping into a well at Nejar near Santhekatte here on Tuesday November 12.

The deceased have been identified as Ratnakar (55) and his wife Padmavati (45), residents of Nejar.

The incident came to light in the morning when family members realized that the couple had gone missing. A search was launched but they were nowhere to be found.

Finally, their footwear and a shawl were spotted near a well about 500 metres away from their house. The bodies were found in the well.

The police and the fire brigade were alerted. The fire brigade personnel retrieved the bodies.

The exact reason for taking the extreme step is not known yet. Neighbours said that the couple did not have any known problem and there was no family dispute.

In fact, the couple's son and daughter were scheduled to get married in January 2014 and invitation cards too were distributed, it is learnt.

Ratnakar and Padmavati were daily wagers.

Malpe police have registered a case.

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