VIJAYAWADA: An elderly couple attempted suicide by consuming poison at their Gudivada town residence in Krishna district on Monday.
The couple, identified as K Murali and his wife Rani, alleged that they were abused and insulted by Gudivada circle inspector Durga Rao after they filed a complaint related to a family dispute.
According to Gudivada police, the couple filed a complaint claiming that their daughter-in-law was restricting them from meeting their grandson ever since their son died a few months ago. Their son had ended his life over some marital dispute. Around three weeks ago, their daughter-in-law gave birth to a baby boy but they weren’t allowed to see him. Cops tried to counsel the family by holding a meeting between the couple and their daughter-in-law and later suggested to approach the court as the matter is a civil issue.
The couple alleged that Durga behaved rudely and abused them, which forced them to decide to end their lives. Fortunately, their family members rushed them to Vijayawada government general hospital at the right time. Their condition is said to be stable now. A departmental inquiry by a DSP-rank officer has been initiated based on Murali and Rani’s claims.
