Bengaluru: Woman kills self after husband hangs 12-year-old son, daughter films murder; neighbours arrested

In a bone-chilling incident, a man allegedly hanged his 12-year-old son to death, following which his wife killed herself. The whole incident that took place on Sunday morning was filmed by their daughter. In connection with the case, neighbours have been arrested for abetting the crime.

The 48-year-old Suresh Babu, who works with a private firm has been arrested and charged with the murder of his son under relevant IPC Sections. His wife, 45-year-old Geetha Bai allegedly committed suicide, said Police Commissioner T Suneel Kumar, adding it could be a part of a murder-suicide pact.

Other than the accused, five people have been arrested for the crime. More may be taken into custody soon, said police.

The family lived on the first of a house at Bengaluru’s Vibhutipura in the HAL police station limits. 17-year-old daughter, who filmed the murder, her scream alerted the people living downstairs, making them come running to the spot.

The family decided to kill themselves after they suffered financial losses, said Whitefield Deputy Commissioner of Police Abdul Ahad, adding that they were forced to take loans from their neighbours.

"When they asked for their money to be returned, the entire family decided to kill themselves. To begin with, Suresh Babu hanged his 12-year-old son. Then Geetha Bai committed suicide by hanging herself," he told media.

The police also filed complaints against the neighbours and a journalist in the wake of the incident. "While the final rites of Geeta Bai and her son were being conducted, a journalist found sensitive video recordings on Suresh Babu's mobile phone and shared it," said Abdul Ahad.

"One of them - Manju - and his mother were even demanding interest. Five people have been arrested as of now, and two or three others are likely to be taken into custody soon," Abdul Ahad added.