HYDERABAD: Pet death drives couple to suicide

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Pet death drives couple to suicide

 

A retired soldier and his wife hanged themselves last Thursday, unable

to cope with the pain from the death of their dog who had been with

them for over 13 years.

 

C.N. Madanraj, 66, and his wife Tara Bai, 63, were found hanging at

their home in Gowthamnagar Colony on Sunday after neighbours told

police about a foul smell coming from their house, police officer V.

Anantaiah said.

 

The couple left behind a suicide note — and Rs 2,000 to pay for their

own funeral — saying they were ending their lives after the death of

Puppy. The note also requested that police inform their relatives

about their deaths.

 

The childless couple had buried Puppy in the compound of their house

on Wednesday after a tearful farewell. A feast was also held in memory

of their pet.

 

" Dogs have a huge impact on their owners' lives, " said Vasanti Vadi,

secretary of People for Animals, which had helped the couple organise

the funeral for their pet.

 

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