Couple commit suicide by roadside in Pavagada town

TUMAKURU: A couple committed suicide by consuming pesticide on a farmland by the roadside in Pavagada town on Saturday. The deceased were identified as Govinda Reddy (45) and Bhagya (34). However, it was not immediately known if they were a married couple or in an illict relationship.

While Govinda Reddy hailed from Lingadahalli in Pavagada taluk, Bhagya’s hometown was not known. The two had checked into a guest house in Pavagada town af few days ago.

A bottle of liquor and a can of pesticide was found near where they committed suicide.

On Saturday morning, the two committed suicide on a farmland by the side of the Challakere road. While Bhagya died on the spot, Govinda Reddy died in hospital. Senior police officers visited the spot and the Pavagada police have registered a case and taken up further investigation.