Bengaluru Man Slits Mother, Sister, Nephew's Throats Then Attempts To Kill Self, 2 Dead

Four members of a family attempted suicide on the outskirts of Bengaluru allegedly due to mounting financial debt, leaving two people dead and two others critically injured, police said. The victims have been identified as Asha (55) and her daughter Varshitha (34), who died on the spot. Varshitha's brother Mohan Gowda (32) and her 11‑year‑old son Mayank sustained severe injuries and are undergoing treatment at a private hospital. According to police, Mohan allegedly slit the throats of his mother, sister and nephew before attempting to take his own life in a similar manner. The incident came to light after the family recorded a video stating that financial debt had pushed them to take the extreme step. The video was sent to relatives.