The deaths of three members of a family in Pune, Maharashtra, caused a stir. All three were found unconscious at home. The man died before reaching the hospital. Police suspect suicide. Officials say they suspect financial hardship may have led to this incident. The incident occurred in the Pimpri area of Pune. Police also recovered a suicide note.
The deceased have been identified as 50-year-old Vinod Pillai, his 45-year-old wife Sirja Pillai, and their 19-year-old daughter, Poornima Pillai. According to media reports, Vinod studied computer science at IIM Ahmedabad. His wife was also a school coordinator. Vinod died before reaching the hospital. His wife and daughter were admitted to the ICU, but they too could not be saved.
Committed suicide with sodium nitrate!
Police from Sant Tukaram police station are investigating the case. Officials said a suicide note was found, along with a container of sodium nitrate. Police said the chemical was burned in the room. Smoke filled the room, causing everyone to feel unwell. Vinod had ordered it online a few days ago.
What did Vinod write in the suicide note?
In his suicide note, Vinod Pillai cited financial difficulties as the reason for his drastic step. He wrote that financial difficulties had forced him to take this step and that no one else should be held responsible.
According to police, the family sold their Nehru Nagar home three years ago. The family had been struggling with heavy debt for some time. After the sale, Vinod and his family moved into a rented room in Morwadi.
How was the case opened?
When his wife didn’t report for work, his fellow employees tried to contact her, but couldn’t. They then spoke with his relatives. When the relatives arrived at Vinod’s room, the matter was revealed.