ALAPPUZHA: A couple was found hanging at their home in Alappuzha. The deceased have been identified as Pathirappally native Rajikumar (47) and his wife Ajithakumari (44). Police said they suspect that the couple committed suicide due to financial liability.
The incident came to light around 3 pm yesterday. Rajikumar was an employee of a workshop in Pathirappally. Locals said the family was in dire financial straits after Rajikumar lost his job following Covid. He had borrowed money from many.