Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Oct 10: As suspected, the woman and girl found dead in Malpe St Mary's beach are identified to be mother and daughter. The authorities informed that the deceased are 38-year-old Varamahalaxmi and her daughter 11-year-old Gagana from Channapatna of Ramanagara district Bangalore.
A complained was filed in Bangalore Chennapatna police station regarding the disappearance of duo. It is learnt that they reached St Mary’s island on Monday October 8 morning.
The police sources said that the duo came to Malpe with an intention of committing suicide. Though, they belonged to respected and well off family, the mother was extremely distressed after her son committed suicide two months ago. Varalaxmi's husband was depressed and bed-ridden after their son's death.
Upon investigation, it is found that Varalaxmi called her family members before jumping into the sea.
After the postmortem the bodies have been handed over to the family.