Daijiworld Media Network - Tirupati

Tirupati, Apr 23: A tragic incident in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district has resulted in the deaths of five members of a family within a few hours.

Police said the incident occurred on Wednesday in Venkatakrishna Palem panchayat under Narayanavanam mandal. A man identified as Mohan allegedly killed his wife Harita (33) and mother Chandrakala (65) at their home in Chakali Veedhi.

After the incident, Mohan reportedly took his two children, Kaushik (14) and Harini (12), from school in Puttur, telling staff that a family member had died.

Later in the evening, Mohan and his children were found on railway tracks near Vepagunta railway station in Puttur mandal, where they were struck by an express train. All three died on the spot.

Police said Mohan had earlier left home after the alleged killings, prompting his relative to alert authorities when the bodies of the two women were discovered at the residence.

Separate cases have been registered by Narayanavanam police regarding the suspected murders and by railway police in connection with the deaths on the tracks.

Investigators are examining the circumstances leading to the incident. Preliminary findings suggest there were no known financial difficulties, and further inquiry is underway.