NEYYATTINKARA: A couple committed suicide at their rented house at Kavalakulam in Athazhamangalam ward in Neyyattinkara. Their 20-day-old baby girl found in a weak condition has been admitted at the SAT Hospital.

The couple identified as Shiju Stephen (45), a painting worker staying in a rented house and his wife Prameela (37) were found dead.

They took the house for rent seven months back. Shiju Stephen was found lying down and his wife Prameela was found hanging from the fan. They had not paid the rent for the past four months. The house owner was helping them knowing their financial problems.

A home nurse was caring Prameela after her delivery. After the couple failed to pay her salary, the owner of the agency came to their house. She came with milk powder for the baby and waited for them to open the door. When no one opened the door, she informed the owner of the house. He soon informed councillor K K Shibu and in a search found them lying dead. The child was taken to the nearby hospital and from there to SAT Hospital.