Mother-son duo found dead in temple pond, suicide suspected

BELAGAVI: The bodies of a mother-son duo were found in the pond of Hindalga Ganapati temple, which is under the limits of the Indian Army. The deceased have been identified as Kavita Basavant Junnebelagaokar (40), and her son, Samarth Basavant Junnebelagaokar.

The bodies were discovered late on Friday night, and prima facie, it appears that they may have committed suicide. The mother-son duo hails from Kalakamba village in Belagavi taluk.

Police are still investigating the exact cause behind the suspected suicide. Camp police visited the site and are conducting further inquiries. A case has been registered at the Camp police station.