Tue Mar 11 12:10:37 UTC 2025: ## Hyderabad Couple Kills Children, Then Themselves Amidst Financial Hardship
**Hyderabad, India –** A devastating tragedy unfolded in Hyderabad, India, where a couple, Chandrasekhar Reddy (44) and Kavitha (35), killed their two children, aged 10 and 13, before taking their own lives. The incident occurred on Monday night in the Habsiguda area, with police discovering the bodies after receiving an emergency call.
Preliminary investigations suggest the couple strangled their son, Vishwan Reddy (10), and daughter, Shrita Reddy (13), before hanging themselves. A suicide note, written in Telugu, expressed the couple’s desperation due to prolonged financial struggles and Mr. Reddy’s unemployment since 2023. The note cited Mr. Reddy’s previous employment as a junior lecturer and his struggles with diabetes, nerve, and kidney issues as contributing factors.
The family’s home, located on the third floor of an independent house, was found to be well-maintained, highlighting the sudden and tragic nature of the event. Children’s belongings, including bicycles and a football, were present, underscoring the abruptness of the family’s demise.
Mr. Reddy and Ms. Kavitha, both originally from Telangana’s Kalwakurthy, left behind a heartbreaking testament to the struggles faced by many in India. Their deaths highlight the immense pressures of unemployment and financial hardship, prompting renewed attention to mental health support in the country.
The bodies have been sent to Gandhi Hospital for post-mortem examinations. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
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