Woman, son found dead in Abdullapurmet

A 45-year-old woman and her 20-year-old son ended their lives at their residence in Abdullapurmet on Wednesday morning.

The deceased were identified as Pusala Kalavathi, a tailor, resident of Kanakadurga Nagar Colony, Laskaraguda Road, Abdullapurmet, and her son Shiva Kumar.

According to police, the incident was reported around 8.30 a.m. Upon receiving the information, the police reached the spot and found the two hanging. Police said a suicide note was recovered from the scene, in which the son mentioned that they were taking the extreme step due to depression following the death of his father six months ago.

A case has been registered and investigation is underway.

(Roshini suicide prevention helpline numbers: 8142020033/44)