A tragic and mysterious incident has shaken the Kadaakkal area of Kollam district, where an expatriate couple was found dead in their bedroom on the very day they were scheduled to return abroad.
Sugathan and Latha, residents of Kadaakkal Anchumukku, were well-known and beloved figures in their community. Despite living abroad for years, they maintained close ties with their hometown and were known for helping the poor and those in financial need. The couple had two children and lived a happy, financially stable life.
They had returned home on vacation a few days ago. After completing all their local arrangements and finalizing plans to go back abroad, they went to sleep on what should have been their last night in Kerala. But that night turned out to be their final one.
The next day, when a young man arrived at their house to pick them up for their journey, there was no response. Upon investigation, he discovered both Sugathan and Latha lying lifeless in their bedroom. The news sent shockwaves through the community.
What makes the case deeply suspicious is the absence of any suicide note. The couple had no known financial troubles, no family disputes, and no personal enmity with anyone. Locals insist there was no reason for them to take their own lives. The fact that they were scheduled to return abroad that very day adds to the mystery — why would someone end their life when they had everything planned for the future?
Police have registered a case and are investigating from all angles. The bodies have been sent for postmortem examination, and forensic experts may be called in to determine the exact cause of death. CCTV footage and phone records are being examined.
The case has drawn comparisons to a previous incident in Chengannur Puliyoor, where an elderly man named Yesudas died under suspicious circumstances after eating a cake given by a home nurse. That case later revealed a property-related murder conspiracy involving his own brother and the nurse.
Local residents are demanding a thorough investigation to uncover the truth behind this tragic death. The couple’s children are expected to return to Kerala soon as the investigation unfolds.