
Woman, son end lives in suicide pact in Namakkal
The Hindu
A 55-year-old woman and her 30-year-old son ended their lives in a suspected suicide pact near Paramathi Velur. The woman’s husband has been admitted to a private hospital.The deceased were identified
A 55-year-old woman and her 30-year-old son ended their lives in a suspected suicide pact near Paramathi Velur. The woman’s husband has been admitted to a private hospital.
The deceased were identified as Fathima and her son Barkath (30). Syed Akbar, the woman’s husband, is undergoing treatment.
According to the police, the family allegedly took the extreme step on Monday night following mounting debts. Relatives, who came to know about this, rushed them to a private hospital. However, Fathima and Barkath died without responding to treatment on Tuesday. Paramathi Velur police have registered a case.

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