Kochi: In a tragic incident in Kottayam, Kerala, five members of a family were discovered deceased in their rented home near Pala. The victims have been identified as Jaison Thomas, aged 44, his wife, and their three children, all under the age of 10. The family resided in a rented house located in the Poovarani Kochukottaram area. The grim discovery was made when authorities responded to a distress call from neighbors who grew concerned after not seeing any activity around the family's residence for an unusual period. Upon entering the home, authorities found Jaison Thomas hanging, while the bodies of his wife and children were discovered on the bed with signs of bleeding, indicating a tragic and horrific end to their lives. Preliminary investigations by the police suggest a harrowing scenario where Jaison Thomas, driven by unknown circumstances or mental distress, may have resorted to taking the lives of his wife and children before ending his own life. The suspected suicide and alleged murder have left the local community shocked and saddened, prompting an urgent inquiry by law enforcement officials to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to this devastating outcome. The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the neighborhood, leaving friends, relatives, and neighbors grappling with disbelief and grief over the loss of five precious lives. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are working tirelessly to piece together the events leading up to the incident, while also offering support to those affected by this heart-wrenching tragedy. Amit Shah's Maharashtra Visit: Focus on Seat-Sharing and Candidate Finalization Mamata Banerjee Asserts Trinamool's Dominance in West Bengal PM Modi Inaugurates Development Projects Worth Rs 19,600 Crore in Odisha