Hyderabad, Sept. 19 -- A man in Malkajgiri killed his daughter and died by suicide on Thursday, September 18, as he was distressed due to debt.

The deceased were identified as Ashok, 50, and his daughter Divya, 5. Ashok was a resident of the Bahadurpalli area of Medchal-Malkajgiri. He lived with his daughter and wife, Soni. Three years ago, his wife Soni lost her leg in a road accident, and with Ashok being unable to secure a job, the family struggled with financial difficulties.

On September 16, Ashok caused a gas leak with the intention of killing himself and his family. However, upon hearing his wife's screams, some neighbours came to the house and turned the gas off in time.

The next day, Ashok went out with his daughter, and their...