Chennai, Mar 13 (UNI) A four member family entered into a suicide pact at the

Tirumangalam area in Chennai city late on Wednesday night due to heavy debts.

The incident came to light on Thursday morning after the neighbours, suspected

something amiss and informed the police.

Police personnel rushed to the spot, broke open the doors and found all the four

family members hanging from the ceiling.

The deceased were identified as Doctor Balamurugan, his advocate-wife and their

two sons.

Police quoting preliminary reports said the doctor had borrowed loan to the tune

of Rs five crore and was struggling to repay it, forcing him and his family to take

the extreme step.

Police shifted the bodies to the Kilpauk Government Medical College Hospital

for post mortem.

Tirumangalam police have registered a case and are investigating.

UNI GV 0900