Childless Couple Immolate Selves in Karkala
Karkala: In a shocking incident, a childless couple allegedly committed suicide by setting themselves on fire at Hirgana in Karkala Taluk on Saturday, December 24.
The deceased have been identified as Seetharam Acharya (55) and his wife Sunanda (45), residents of Hirgana.
According to the police, it is learnt that the couple had committed suicide two days ago and the incident came to light on Saturday when a neighbour knocked at Seetharam’s door. When there was no response, he got suspicious and tried to open the door but the door was locked from inside. Later he informed others, who came to the help and entered the house by removing the roof tiles. To their surprise, they found Seetharam and Sunanda in the burnt state.
The reason for the extreme step is yet to be ascertained but is it suspected that the couple committed suicide since they did not have children.
The bodies have been shifted to the Hospital for post-mortem.
Karkala Town police have registered a case and investigation is on.
