Bengaluru News: In a gruesome incident, it is reported that a software consultant and his wife had allegedly consumed poison after they poisoned their two minor children. The deceased have been identified as 38-year-old Anoop-a software consultant by profession, a native of Uttar Pradesh, and his wife 35-year-old Raakhi, their daughter Anupriya aged five years, and their son Priyansh who was merely two years of age.
The tragedy came to light on Monday morning when the family’s domestic help arrived for work but received no response despite repeated attempts. Upon entering the house with assistance, the staff discovered the lifeless bodies and informed the police.
Initial investigations show that the couple was very concerned about their elder child Anupriya who was suffering from special needs. The police think that the mental agony may have forced them to commit this act. The police said that before the parents hanged themselves in their house, the children were allegedly poisoned.
Despite all the emotional battles, the family seemed to be financially sound. They had three domestic helpers—two cooks and one nanny—who were given a monthly pay of ₹15,000 each. The couple had also planned a family vacation to Pondicherry and had asked their staff to prepare for the journey the previous day when tragedy struck.
The police, however, are not leaving any stone unturned and are looking into other possibilities such as financial stress or personal disputes.
This is reminiscent of another similar tragedy reported in August 2023, where a software professional, Veerarjuna Vijay (31), killed his wife and two infant daughters before taking his own life in Kadugodi. In August 2024, a 24-year-old techie was found dead in a Bengaluru hotel after committing suicide by inhaling helium gas.
These tragic incidents highlight the increasing mental health problems faced by professionals in pressurized professional work environments.
The Bengaluru police have called upon people to seek help at times of distress and to approach mental health professionals. NGOs and helplines like AASRA and Snehi can also be contacted for assistance.
To get mental health help, contact:
AASRA: +91 9820466726
Vandrevala Foundation Helpline: 1860 266 2345 / 1800 233 3330.
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