Father and Daughter Found Dead in Kochi; Police Investigate Suspected Murder-Suicide

In Kochi, a 33-year-old man, Pavishankar Muraleedharan, and his six-year-old daughter, Vasuki, were found dead in their rented home on January 16, 2026. Police suspect a murder-suicide, with Pavishankar found hanging and Vasuki deceased on a bed, possibly poisoned. The father reportedly faced financial difficulties. The case is under investigation by Elamakkara police, with postmortem examinations completed and bodies released to relatives.