THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: An old couple was found hanging in their house. They have been identified as Krishnan Achari (63) of Kallara Muthuvilayil Mulamukku and his wife Vasantha Kumari (58). They were found hanging by their neighbours Monday morning at 8 am. The couple was staying with their son.

The locals said the couple took the drastic step whe their son Saji went to his wife’s house in Vattappara for New Year. Saji tried to call his father in the morning and as there was no response, he informed his neighbours. They saw the two-lying dead.

The two had some old age ailments. Their relatives told police that the couple had told them that they would die together. The Pangode police have registered a case of unnatural death in the incident.