Tragic Deaths of Couple in Kottayam: Suspected Suicide

Kottayam, Kerala, June 30 (PTI) – In a tragic incident, a couple was found dead in their rented residence near Erattupetta on Monday morning.

The police suspect it to be a case of suicide. The deceased have been identified as Rashmi, 35, who was serving as a nursing superintendent at a private hospital, and her husband Vishnu, 36, who was a contract worker.

The couple had been residing in a rented house in Panayappalam for the last six months.

The incident came to light after Vishnu's mother failed to reach them via phone. When alerted neighbors checked on them, they discovered the couple dead, with their hands bound using what seemed to be medical adhesive tape.

The bodies of Vishnu and Rashmi were found lying close together, according to the police.

Although preliminary indications point to suicide, the police have announced that an investigation is in progress to ascertain the exact cause of death.

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