Udupi, 31 Aug 2017: In a heart wrenching incident reported from within the limits of Malpe police station near here, a young man and his daughter committed suicide by jumping into a well.
The victims have been identified as Sharath (38), a resident of Badanidiyoor near Malpe, and his daughter, Kannika (8).
Both of them had gone missing under mysterious circumstances on Tuesday night and remained untraced. On Thursday August 31 morning, their bodies were found from a well near their home.
Sharath was partner in a fishing business, it is said. Sharath was reportedly suffering from depression and the locals suspect that he may have ended his and his daughter’s life following mental illness.
Malpe police have registered a case.