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Umadevi, wife of Ramalingappa, was allegedly found attempting to hang herself in a room at the house. Her twin daughters were found dead in the same room.

According to the complaint filed by Ramalingappa, 50, the family had been living in BCCHS Layout, Vajarahalli, for around 10 years. The couple had undergone IVF treatment, following which Umadevi gave birth to twin girls at Cloudnine Hospital on May 5, 2026.

The complaint said that about one-and-a-half months after the delivery, Umadevi began showing disinterest in caring for the children and repeatedly said that they should be sent to an ashram.

On Tuesday afternoon, when Ramalingappa returned home, he found a room locked from inside. After forcing it open, he allegedly found Umadevi attempting to hang herself with a veil.

The twin girls were found dead inside the same room. Doctors who examined the children reportedly suspect that they died due to drowning.

(If you are in distress or having suicidal tendencies, please reach out to these helplines: TeleMANAS at 1-8008914416/ 14416, NIMHANS at 08026685948, 9480829670 or SAHAI at 080 25497777, +91-9886444075)

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