Hyderabad GRP Probes Triple Suicide Near Cherlapally Track

Incident Reported in Early Hours

Three members of a family, including a woman and her two teenage children, died after jumping in front of a goods train near Cherlapally in Hyderabad in the early hours of Saturday. Police have confirmed that all three died on the spot.

The deceased were identified as P Vijaya, aged 38, and her children Chetana Reddy, 18, and Vishal Reddy, 17. The family was residing in Harithavanam Colony at Boduppal on the city outskirts.

Train Driver Raises Alarm

The incident occurred at around 12.40 am when a Sanathnagar-bound goods train was passing through the area. The loco pilot, Sushain Mahto, witnessed the trio on the tracks and immediately alerted railway officials.

A formal complaint was later lodged by T Jyothi, Deputy Station Superintendent at Cherlapally railway station, prompting police action.

Police Confirm Suicide Angle

Personnel from the Secunderabad Government Railway Police (GRP) reached the location soon after and confirmed the deaths. GRP Inspector B Saieashwar Goud said initial findings indicate suicide.

Preliminary evidence collected from the spot supports this conclusion, though officials stated that the precise circumstances leading to the incident are still being examined.

Suicide Note Found Near Station

Police recovered Vijaya’s car, parked near the Cherlapally railway station. A suicide note, believed to have been written by her, was found inside the vehicle and addressed to her mother.

In the note, Vijaya stated that she was unhappy with her life despite making efforts to cope. She wrote that she could not leave her children behind and added that no one else should be held responsible for the deaths.

Family Background and Case Registration

Vijaya was employed with a private firm near Hi-Tec City. Both her children were intermediate students. Her husband, Surender Reddy, who works with a Dubai-based company, returned to Hyderabad after being informed of the incident.

Police said there were no indications of financial distress within the family. A case has been registered under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS) relating to a suspicious death. Statements from family members are being recorded.

Post-Mortem Examination Underway

The bodies were shifted to Gandhi Hospital for post-mortem examination. Further investigation is underway to establish the sequence of events leading up to the deaths.

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