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3 of family commit suicide over 'harassment' by money lender

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Press Trust of India Salem(TN)

Three members of a family allegedly committed suicide at their house in Thammampatti in the district after being 'harassed' by a money lender, police said today.

Fifty five-year-old farmer Arjunan, his wife Vennila (45), and two sons had allegedly consumed some poisonous substance after being harassed by one Kumaran, to repay the debt, they said.

While three of the family were found dead this morning, the farmer's son Mohan has been admitted to a government hospital, police said adding a case has been registered.

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First Published: May 02 2018 | 12:15 PM IST

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