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**Summary:**
A family of four from Kuppam, India, attempted suicide by jumping into the Krishnagiri Reservoir Project dam in Tamil Nadu. The father, Lakshmana Murthy, and his mother-in-law, Saradammal, drowned. The wife, Jyothi, and daughter, Keerthika, were rescued by fishermen and taken to a local hospital. Financial problems are believed to be the motive for the attempted suicide.
**News Article:**
**Indian Family Suicide Attempt at Tamil Nadu Dam Leaves Two Dead**
**Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu – September 10, 2025, 6:25 PM IST** – A tragic incident unfolded at the Krishnagiri Reservoir Project (KRP) dam in Tamil Nadu today, as a family of four from Kuppam in Andhra Pradesh attempted suicide. Lakshmana Murthy (50) and his mother-in-law, Saradammal (75), drowned in the attempt. Murthy’s wife, Jyothi (45), and their daughter, Keerthika (20), were rescued by alert fishermen and are currently receiving treatment at a government hospital in Krishnagiri.
According to local police, the family arrived at the KRP dam this morning. Witnesses reported that all four members climbed over the bund and jumped into the water near the lower sluice gate. Fishermen in the area responded quickly, managing to pull Jyothi and Keerthika from the water.
Preliminary investigations by Kuppam police indicate the family, who ran a small business, was struggling with severe financial difficulties, which may have driven them to this desperate act.
The Krishnagiri police have registered a case and are conducting further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
*If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please dial 100 for immediate assistance.*
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