MADURAI: A 48-year-old plumber, who consumed poison along with his wife and son a few days ago, died in a hospital on Tuesday. The remaining two are undergoing treatment in Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai.
The deceased has been identified as C Velmurugan of Nehru Nagar. Police sources said he lost his livelihood due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
He decided to end life along with his wife and son as he could not to pay back his loans. They consumed poison on January 4 and were admitted to Government Rajaji Hospital.
Velmurugan died without responding to treatment. The SS Colony police registered a case based on a complaint from Velmurugan's elder brother Balasubramani.