BENGALURU: A couple and their three children were found dead at their home in the Sadashivanagar locality of Tumakuru city in Karnataka on Sunday night.The deceased, who died by suicide, have been identified as Gareeb Saab, his wife Sumaiyya, their daughter Hajira, and sons Mohammad Shabhan and Mohammad Muneer.Saab used to sell 'Kabab' for a livelihood.
He hailed from Lakkenahalli village in Shira Taluk of Tumakuru.They reportedly took the extreme step due to being in debt and alleged torture by money lenders."A suicide note and a self-made video by the deceased state that they died by suicide due to debt.
A case has been registered, and further investigation is under way," reported ANI, quoting Ashok Kumar, Tumakuru SP.In the video, the deceased explained how the man and his family members, residing in the same building, tortured his family and led them to take the extreme step.Police have obtained a video made by Gharib Sab before hanging himself, requesting state home minister G Parameshwara and police officers to punish those who forced them to take the drastic step.Reacting to the incident, Parameshwara mourned the deaths, and said he will get the matter thoroughly investigated.According to reports, five accused persons have been taken into custody.