Five members of a family die in Tirupati district - The HinduUpdated - April 23, 2026 07:55 pm IST - TIRUPATITragedy struck Venkatakrishnapalem village of Narayanavanam mandal in Tirupati district as five members of a family lost their lives within a span of few hours. Originally a case of two murders by Wednesday evening, the number rose to five on Thursday, the police said.According to the police, Mohan (42), running a cement outlet in Puttur town, allegedly killed his own mother Chandrakala and wife Haritha by strangulating them with a towel on Wednesday. Later, he was alleged to have taken his son Koushik and daughter Harini from their school, causing panic among relatives and neighbours regarding the children’s safety, given his mental condition, the police added.Published - April 23, 2026 07:51 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }