Four family members, including a doctor, his wife, and two sons, were found dead by hanging in their Anna Nagar West home. Initial investigations suggest the doctor faced financial difficulties in his scan business, possibly leading to their tragic deaths. The bodies were discovered by their driver, and the police have registered a case.
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