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Bengaluru: Two members of a family died while two others are battling for their lives after allegedly consuming poison at their home in northern Bengaluru on Thursday evening, police said.
Kumaraswamy (60) and his elder son Arun Kumar (36) died, while his wife Rama (56) and younger son Akshay Kumar (25) are in critical condition and undergoing treatment at a private hospital.
The incident was reported from Hegganahalli, Chikkajala, around 8 pm.
A neighbour who came to see the family called the police after finding them unconscious.
"We have recovered a video note in which the family has named certain individuals and alleged threats over loans. We are verifying the details and identifying those involved," a senior police officer investigating the case said.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the family had suffered heavy losses in real-estate business.
Police said Kumaraswamy had been involved in real-estate business for several years but had incurred huge losses.
A case has been registered and further investigation is under way, the officer added.
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