Pune: Four of family found dead, cops suspect suicide pact

The local cops broke open the door and found the four family members hanging with nylon ropes. They were were rushed to the hospital where they were declared brought dead.

The father ran a small unit of making identity cards, officials said.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Shirish Sardeshpande said, “Preliminary probe points to financial reasons behind the extreme act. The husband had a identity card-making business which had been affected because of restrictions due to the lockdown. Initially, a case of death pending probe into causes has been lodged. Further investigation will reveal the sequence of events and will ascertain the reasons.”