ALAPPUZHA: A man committed suicide after poisoning his wife to death at Thottuvathala in Kainakary, Alappuzha. The dead have been identified as Appachan (79) and Leelamma (75) of Kainakary. Appachan committed suicide after leaving a note saying the loneliness of old age is the reason for taking the drastic step.

The couple has six children and they have been staying away from them for quite some time. Leelamma was bedridden and Appachan was a cancer patient. Appachan was found hanging in the mango tree in front of their house.