Hyderabad, Aug. 21 -- Five members of a family were found dead at their residence in Makhtha, Mahaboobpet Maqta area of Telangana's Hyderabad, police said on Thursday.

The deceased were identified as a man and his wife, their daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter.

"We received information that five members from the same family were found dead at their residence in Maktha, Mahaboobpet area. The deceased include a man, his wife, their daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter," Miyapur police said.

"We have registered a case and are currently investigating the matter," they added.

More details are awaited.

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