Couple found dead in Kottayam; suicide suspected

KOTTAYAM: A couple was found dead at Panakkapalam in Erattupetta. The dead are Vishnu (36) of Ramapuram Koodappulam and his wife Reshmi (32). The bodies of the two were found in their rented house in Panakkapalam Monday morning. Their hands were seen tied with a tape and they were found hugging each other. The initial conclusion is that it is a suicide.

Vishnu was a contract worker. Reshmi was the nursing superintendent at Sunrise Hospital in Erattupetta. The couple had been living in a rented house for six months.

When Vishnu’s mother called him, he did not answer her calls. So, when she came home, found the front door lying open. However, their bedroom was found locked from inside. Police said syringes were found near the bodies. The reason for the suicide is not yet clear. Police said that an investigation is underway into the incident.