Hyderabad, July 9 -- The 14-year-old son of the couple who died by suicide last week in Hyderabad has alleged that their neighbours had forced his parents to convert to Christianity, a charge the police say they have been unable to verify.

The couple, Ravikumar and Sirisha, originally from Warangal, had died by suicide by jumping in front of a speeding train at the Ghatkesar Railway Station on July 2.

Claims surfaced on Thursday, July 9, that the Hindu couple was forced to convert, leading them to take the extreme step. The neighbours, identified as Venkat and Pramila, would allegedly pressure Ravkumar and Sirisha to convert to Christianity, their son said.

Speaking to Siasat.com, Secunderabad Government Railway Police Inspector Sai Es...