Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Family Suicide Attempt Claims Three Lives in Pune
A family in Pune tried to kill themselves because they were having money problems.
They were found unconscious in their apartment.
The man, Vinod, died right away at the hospital.
His wife, Shailaja, and their 19‑year‑old daughter, Purnima, were taken to the ICU but later died too.
Police found a note that said they didn’t want anyone to blame them and that money was the reason.
They are still looking into how the family decided to do this and if anyone helped them.
The incident shows how hard it can be when people lose jobs and feel stuck.
It also shows that families sometimes feel they have no other choice.
The police are investigating to make sure no one else was involved.
The whole event is very sad and scary for the community.
Vinod Pillai (50), his wife Shailaja Pillai (45), and daughter Purnima Pillai (19) died or were hospitalized after a suicide attempt in their Morwadi apartment.
The family was found unconscious; a handwritten note cited financial stress and said no one should be blamed.
Vinod died on arrival at Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital; Shailaja and Purnima were admitted to ICU and later died.
Police registered an Accidental Death Report and are investigating possible abetment or prior online searches for suicide methods.
The incident highlights the family's financial difficulties, including Vinod’s recent job loss and Shailaja’s teaching job.
- Who
- Vinod Pillai, Shailaja Pillai, and their daughter Purnima Pillai
- What
- Attempted suicide that resulted in three deaths
- When
- August 1-2, 2024
- Where
- Morwadi apartment, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, India
- Why
- Financial stress and recent job loss
- Victims
- Vinod Pillai (50), Shailaja Pillai (45), Purnima Pillai (19)
- Location
- Morwadi, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, India
- Date of Incident
- August 1-2, 2024
- Hospital
- Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital
- Cause of Death
- Inhalation of toxic fumes from suicide attempt
- Police Action
- Accidental Death Report filed, investigation ongoing
Sources
Pune Shocker! Mother & Daughter Die During Treatment After Family's Suicide Attempt; Toll Rises To 3 In Pimpri-Chinchwad
Couple, 19-year-old daughter end lives in Pimpri Chinchwad; suicide note cites financial stress
