In a deeply distressing incident from Malkapur village in Sangareddy district, Telangana, 45-year-old lab technician Subhash allegedly killed his two young children-a 5-year-old daughter and a 7-year-old son-before taking his own life.
The tragedy unfolded amid ongoing family disputes after his wife, Manjula, left their home citing irreconcilable differences, including allegations of infidelity and financial exploitation. Neighbours raised alarm over a foul smell emanating from the rented house, prompting the landlord to force entry on May 5, 2025, leading to the grim discovery.
Police recovered a detailed four-page suicide note in which Subhash blamed his wife for the family breakdown. Authorities have registered a case under murder and suspicious death sections and are conducting a thorough investigation, including forensic analysis and postmortem examinations.
Marital Discord and the Grim Discovery
Subhash, employed as a lab technician at the Atmakur Primary Health Centre, had a troubled personal life marked by multiple marriages. His first marriage ended in divorce, and his second wife had deserted him. He married Manjula in 2016, and the couple had two children together.
However, their relationship deteriorated over time, culminating in Manjula leaving the family home on April 27, 2025, due to persistent disagreements. According to neighbours and the landlord, Subhash was left alone with the children during this period.
On May 5, neighbours noticed a strong, unpleasant odour coming from the house and alerted the landlord. Upon forcing entry, the landlord found the decomposed bodies of the two children in the living room and Subhash’s body in the bedroom, indicating he had died by suicide.
Police suspect that Subhash first killed his children before ending his own life. The suicide note recovered from the scene detailed his emotional turmoil, accusing Manjula of extramarital affairs and financial manipulation, which he claimed pushed him into despair and hopelessness.
Background and Investigation Underway
The couple’s troubled history and recent separation form a critical backdrop to this tragedy. Subhash’s note mentioned his efforts to secure the children’s futures through postal deposits, underscoring his conflicted state of mind. Police are currently verifying the claims made in the note and examining the couple’s history to understand the full context of the incident.
The Sangareddy police have registered a case under sections 103(1) (murder) and 194 of the BNSS (suspicious death) and are conducting forensic investigations to establish the exact sequence of events.
Authorities are also looking into the possibility of any external influence or additional factors that may have contributed to the tragedy. The incident has shocked the local community, raising urgent questions about the mechanisms in place to support families experiencing severe domestic conflict.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
This heartrending episode is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences that unresolved domestic conflicts and emotional distress can have on families. It highlights the urgent need for accessible mental health resources, community support systems, and open channels of communication within families to prevent such irreversible tragedies. While the suicide note reveals profound pain and blame, it is crucial to remember that violence is never a solution.
The Logical Indian advocates for a society where empathy, dialogue, and timely intervention are prioritised to foster harmony and coexistence. We urge policymakers, community leaders, and citizens alike to come together to strengthen support networks that can identify and assist families in crisis before conflicts escalate.
How can our communities better recognise the signs of distress and provide compassionate help to prevent such tragedies? We invite our readers to share their thoughts and experiences to foster a constructive dialogue on this critical issue.
