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Hyderabad: In yet another tragic incident, a 28-year-old woman allegedly killed her six-year-old son before taking her own life in Telangana.
The incident that took place Vikarabad district on Friday, February 20.
The woman who is identified as M Gouramma had been living at her brother’s residence following her separation from her husband three years ago. The couple had married eight years ago and had one son.
As per her family members, she had been experiencing depression after the separation. She used to prefer isolation and avoid social interaction.
The incident came to light when her brother found the room locked and received no response despite repeated knocking.
After forcing the door open, family members found that the child had been killed and the woman had died by suicide.
Police confirmed that no suicide note was found at the scene.
Preliminary information suggests that she may have feared leaving her son alone. Gouramma was working as a labourer and reportedly suffered from loneliness and health issues.
Family members have not expressed suspicion of foul play. A case has been registered under relevant sections related to murder and suspicious death.
Investigation is going on.
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