Simna: A family of four people allegedly committed suicide in Sonai Bairagi Sadhu Para area of West Tripura on Saturday.
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The bodies of two children were found inside the tin house, who were suspected of being poisoned, while the bodies of their parents were found hanging from a tree nearby.
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Inspector Amitabha Paul said: “At around 8 am, Sidhai Police received information about the recovery of the bodies of two children. We reached the spot and started the investigation.”
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Out of the deceased, the parents have been identified as Paresh Tanti and Sandha Tanti, while the children have been identified as Bishal and Rupali.
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Meanwhile, the relatives of the family said that the couple fought with each other regularly, which could be a major reason for the suicides.
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However, Anjana Tanti, mother of Sandha Tanti, said: “They had a problem with regard to their land. My son had sold a plot. The family committed suicide out of this fear.”
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The bodies of the deceased have been sent for the post-mortem examination. Further investigation is under way.
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