KOCHI: Three members of a family were found dead at Panangad in Kochi. The people came to know about the incident Tuesday morning at 8.50 am. The dead have been identified as Maniyan, his wife Sarojini and their son Manoj.

It is suspected that Maniyan may have committed suicide after killing his wife and son. Maniyan's body was found hanging, while Sarojini and Manoj were found beaten to death. There was blood in the room. The police have reached the spot. All the local residents are in a state of shock.

The neighbours said Manoj had some mental issues and there were regular fights at home. They said the sound of a verbal dispute was heard from the house last night. When Maniyan's sister tried to contact them, there was no reply. When her daughter came and opened the house, all three were found dead. Maniyan was a lottery seller and his wife was a housemaid. Locals said the family had financial liabilities. Panangad police reached the spot and completed the inquest proceedings.