Kochi, September 28: A couple allegedly died by suicide at their residence at Angamaly near here, while their two children were hospitalised, police said on Saturday. The incident happened on Friday night, they said.

"While Sanal (39) was found hanging, his wife Sumi (37) was burnt to death. Their younger son, who is four-years-old, has severe burn injuries," police said. Even though Sanal was found hanging, police said there were burn injuries on his body too.  Kerala Shocker: One-Day-Old Baby Hurled to Death From Apartment in Kochi, Police Question Family.

The eldest child, 11-years-old, is also under treatment. Police said they identified traces of kerosene and further details will be known after the post-mortem report.

Suicide Prevention or Mental Health Helpline Numbers:

Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – 080-46110007; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 8322252525.