Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Kerala Family Tragedy: Children Poisoned Before Suicide
In a sad event in Kannur, Kerala, a family of four was found dead in their home.
The two young children, Hima and Kannan, were given poison first.
After that, their father Kaladharan and grandmother Usha also took poison and then died by hanging.
Police found a note that said Kaladharan was having problems in his marriage.
The children had been living with their mother but had recently gone back to live with their father.
There was also a case against Kaladharan's father for hurting the children, but he was not at home when the family died.
The bodies were given to the family after doctors checked them.
Four family members found dead in Kannur, Kerala: Usha K T (56), Kaladharan K T (36), Hima (6), Kannan (2).
Children were poisoned before their father and grandmother died by hanging after consuming poison.
A suicide note indicated marital issues faced by Kaladharan.
Children had been living with their mother but recently returned to Kaladharan's house.
A POCSO case was registered against Kaladharan's father, Unnikrishnan, who was not present at the time of the incident.
- Who
- Usha K T (56), Kaladharan K T (36), Hima (6), Kannan (2)
- What
- Poisoning and suicide
- When
- December 23
- Where
- Ramanthali, Kannur, Kerala
- Why
- Marital issues and possible family disputes
- Victims
- Usha K T (56), Kaladharan K T (36), Hima (6), Kannan (2)
- Location
- Ramanthali, Kannur, Kerala
- Date
- December 23
- Cause of Death
- Poisoning (children), Poisoning and hanging (parents)
- Suicide Note
- Indicated marital issues faced by Kaladharan
- POCSO Case
- Registered against Kaladharan's father, Unnikrishnan
- Children's Custody
- Granted to Kaladharan's wife by family court
Sources
Kannur deaths: Children poisoned before father, grandmother died by suicide, says police
Husband, Mother Kill 2 Children, Then Die By Suicide Over Custody Battle
Man, Mother Allegedly Kill 2 Children Before Custody Handover, Die By Suicide In Kerala's Kannur