Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Young Couple Found Dead in Kerala Lake After Family Opposition
Abhirami and Rajeev were a young couple who lived together.
Their families did not support their relationship.
Police said the couple went to a lake on Saturday evening.
Their bags were found near the lake.
Their bodies were recovered from the water on Sunday morning.
Police believe the deaths may have been a suicide, but they are still investigating.
Medicines were found in Rajeev's bag.
Officers are examining whether family problems caused the couple emotional distress.
Abhirami, 19, and Rajeev, 26, were found dead in Sasthamcotta Lake, Kollam.
Police believe the couple reached the lake on Saturday evening and entered the water.
Their bodies were recovered on Sunday morning, with their bags found on the shore.
The couple had been living together despite opposition and strained relations with their families.
Police are investigating the circumstances, including whether emotional distress contributed to the deaths.
- Who
- Abhirami, 19, and Rajeev, 26, a couple who had been living together.
- What
- They were found dead in Sasthamcotta Lake in what police described as an apparent suicide.
- When
- They reportedly went to the lake on Saturday evening; their bodies were recovered Sunday morning.
- Where
- Sasthamcotta Lake in Kollam district, Kerala.
- Why
- Police are investigating whether strained family relationships and resulting emotional distress contributed to the deaths.
- Victims
- Abhirami, 19, and Rajeev, 26
- Location
- Sasthamcotta Lake, Kollam district, Kerala
- Last Reported Sighting
- Saturday evening
- Bodies Recovered
- Sunday morning
- Relationship
- The couple had been in a relationship and living together
- Police Statement
- The couple had previously told police they had decided to live together
- Items Recovered
- Their bags were found on the shore, and medicines were found in Rajeev's bag