Bengaluru techie, wife kill daughter (5) and son (2) before ending their own lives

38-year-old Anoop and his 35-year-old wife Raakhi.(Image: X)

In a suspected murder-suicide case, a software consultant, his wife, and their two kids were found dead in their rented home in Bengaluru.

The dead have been identified as Anup Kumar (38), his wife Rakhi (35), their 5-year-old daughter, and their 2-year-old son, reported NDTV. The family hails from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, but was staying in Bengaluru for Kumar's work as a software consultant in a private firm.

The incident came to light on Monday, when their house help arrived for work. After receiving no response from the family, despite repeated attempts, the house help alerted the neighbours, who then alerted the police. Upon entering the premises, the police found the body of the couple and the children.

According to a report by news agency IANS, an initial probe revealed that Anup and Rakhi poisoned their children before killing themselves by hanging. The report further claims that the couple may have been struggling emotionally, reportedly due to their elder child's health condition. Anupriya was a child with special needs, and the parents were reportedly under stress, according to statements from their house help, reported NDTV.

The house help told the police that the couple seemed happy and had even made plans to visit Pondicherry. The packing was completed on Sunday.

The family employed three individuals, including two cooks and one caregiver for their children, each earning Rs 15,000 per month. No suicide note has been discovered at the scene so far.

The police have registered a case and are conducting an investigation.