Daijiworld Media Network - Madikeri (MS)

Madikeri, Nov 18: In a tragic incident that occurred in Alekatte of Chowdlu village in Somwarpet taluk of Kodagu district, a son, who saw his mother hanging as he came home, killed himself in a similar way by hanging.

Tangamani (55) and her son Harish (26) are the unfortunate victims of this tragedy. Tangamani, who is a resident of Alekatte road earned her livelihood by working as a daily wage labourer. Her son Harish was an auto driver.

On Sunday, November 18 Tangamani had hanged herself in the house when Harish was not at home. When Harish came home, he was shocked to see his mother hanging. He immediately informed his relatives, who rushed to his house and later went to the police station to register a complaint. During this time, Harish also went inside the house and hanged himself with his lungi.

The story behind this extreme step by mother and son has come to light after their deaths. Harish had married a girl, a resident of Alekatte Road Siddeshwara Tyre Works vicinity, nine months ago. However, their marital life was not okay. His bride was at Harish's home for just 15 days and had left for her parent's house. Though Harish tried his best to bring her back, she did not respond. In addition, Harish's wife also filed a complaint in the court seeking alimony and divorce. Due to this both Harish and Tangamani were dejected in life.

Both Harish and Tangamani used to share their sad story with relatives and neighbours often. On Sunday afternoon around 2.30 pm Tangamani killed herself and later Harish followed her in death.

Somwarpet circle inspector Nanjundegowda, station officer Shivashankar and personnel visited the spot and did the inspection. A case in registered in the Somwarpet police station.