Daijiworld Media Network - Mandya (SP)

Mandya, Apr 11: Three members of a family tried to end their lives by consuming insecticide because of family dispute on Tuesday April 10. The incident happened in Srinivasapura Gate in the taluk. All the three, who fell seriously ill, were shifted to a hospital at Mysuru for treatment.

The trio which made an attempt to end lives has been identified as H K Ravikumar (55), his wife, Vijiyamma (50), and son, Rathan Gowda (35). It is said that the family members were agitated at the unwanted intervention by a JD(S) leader in the dispute which they deem as a purely family affair.

Former MLA M Srinivas

Rathan Gowda has held former MLA M Srinivas, and his supporters, as responsible for the decision taken by him and his parents to end lives. In a video uploaded in the Facebook account of his father, Rathan Gowda stated that M Srinivas and his supporters are solely responsible for the deaths of him and his parents. He accused Srinivas of having entered his home and beating up the family members as if he and his followers are moral police.

Addressing the chief minister, Rathan urged that just as various 'Bhagya' schemes for the benefit of the people, he wished that the CM would conjure up another 'Bhagya' scheme of freeing people from the clutches of JD(S) and stop rowdyism of people like M Srinivas. Saying that he is a fan of Congress leader, Ramya, Rathan has also has sought her help in protecting his family.

Till Tuesday night, no official complaint was registered relating to this incident. The dispute is believed to be relating to the Rathan's marriage with Vidya from Anakere eight years ago.