Tragic Family Incident: Financial Struggles Lead to Unthinkable Act

A father allegedly murdered his six-year-old daughter before dying by suicide in Alappuzha district. Financial difficulties might have contributed to the tragic event. The deceased, identified as Pavishankar and Vasuki, were discovered by the child's mother. Police investigations are underway following a postmortem examination.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kochi | Updated: 16-01-2026 20:17 IST | Created: 16-01-2026 20:17 IST
Tragic Family Incident: Financial Struggles Lead to Unthinkable Act
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In a heart-wrenching event, a father allegedly murdered his six-year-old daughter before he took his own life in Alappuzha district, officials reported.

Identified as Pavishankar and his daughter Vasuki, the deceased lived in a rented house in Ponekkara. Authorities suspect financial hardships played a role in this tragedy.

The child's mother, Snasha, discovered the bodies after returning from work. Pavishankar had been struggling with unemployment, which the police believe could have influenced the distressing sequence of events. An investigation is ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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