K.R. Pet, March 10 -- Two-year-old daughter survives; performs parents' last rites

A couple died by suicide at their rented house in Jayanagar Layout at K.R. Pet yesterday morning, while their two-year-old daughter survived after the father reportedly attempted to suffocate her.

The deceased have been identified as Darshan (29) and his wife N.L. Divya (25). Their daughter, who had been rendered unconscious, was rushed to a private hospital where she was treated and is said to be out of danger.

Divya, daughter of Lakshmana Gowda and Sunanda of Natanahalli village, had completed a Pharmacy course. Darshan, son of Ganesh Gowda and Manjula of Hosakote village, was working as a taxi driver.

The couple, who were in love, had married three y...