Four members of a family, including two children, were found dead at their house at Vayala in Kadaplamattom grama panchayat, near Uzhavoor.
According to the Marangattupilly police, the deceased have been identified as Sinoj (42), his wife Nisha (35), and sons Suryathejas (12) and Sivathejas (7). The incident came to light by 8.30 a.m. when neighbours informed the police. The family was living in a rented house and a house was being constructed for them at Kidangoor.
The bodies of Nisha and the younger child were found in their bedroom while that of the elder child and Sinoj were found hanging in the bedroom.
The police said Sinoj who was working for a jewellery shop had of late turned into money lending business in partnership with a friend. His friend had died a few days ago.