In a shocking and tragic incident, a 38-year-old woman allegedly killed her 12-year-old daughter before taking her own life at the nurses’ quarters of a government hospital in Shivamogga.

Door Forced Open to Discover Mother-Daughter Deaths

The woman, identified as Shruti, was found dead by her husband, a lab technician at the same hospital, when he returned home after his night shift. According to reports, he found the door locked from the inside and, sensing something was wrong, sought help from neighbors to break it open.

Inside, they discovered the couple’s daughter, Poorvika, a Class 6 student, lying lifeless with visible head injuries. Shruti was found hanging above her daughter’s body, suggesting a possible murder-suicide.

Initial investigations by the police indicate that Shruti may have been suffering from mental health issues, which could have contributed to the tragic act. Authorities have registered a case of murder and unnatural death, and officials are examining other potential factors surrounding the incident.

No Angle Ruled Out in Mother-Daughter Deaths

A police official stated that while the early findings point toward a mental health crisis, no possibility is being ruled out, and a detailed investigation is underway to understand what led to the fatal event.

The incident has left the hospital staff and local community in shock. Mental health professionals have reiterated the urgent need for psychological support systems, especially for individuals showing signs of emotional distress.

This case adds to growing concerns about rising domestic tragedies and the lack of timely intervention in cases involving mental illness.