India, Feb. 7 -- Four members of a family died by suicide while on their trip to Bihar triggered by the guilt of their nephew's murder earlier this year, police said.

Police say the family was disturbed after the 50-year-old uncle had killed his minor nephew on August 7 last year over his addiction to mobile games.

Confirming the incident, Soladevanahalli police inspector V Raghu told HT on Saturday, "Preliminary investigation suggests that the family was unable to overcome the trauma and shame following the murder case. Continuous mental stress appears to be the primary reason behind this extreme step. We booked the 50 year old man who was working as a security guard on August 8 and sent to judicial custody for murdering his nephew. La...