Hyderabad, July 8 -- Investigations into the recent death of a couple have alleged that they were financially depressed.

On July 2, Ravikumar and Sirisha, from Warangal district, died by suicide by jumping in front of a speeding train at the Ghatkesar Railway Station.

Ravikumar was a rice trader. The couple resided in Hayatnagar, Hyderabad, with their minor children.

According to the Secunderabad Government Railway Police (GRP), the couple's neighbours - Venkat and Pramila - convinced them to start a ready-mix concrete business offer. They promised them a monthly income of Rs 20,000. Trusting them, Ravikumar pledged his wife's gold ornaments and gave Rs 20 lakh.

However, after three months, Venkat suddenly backed out and stopped sendi...