A Madhya Pradesh businessman and his wife were found dead in an apparent suicide after facing investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The couple was reportedly under stress due to the probe linked to a 2017 fraud case.
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Chandrasekhar Reddy, a former lecturer, and his wife reportedly killed their two children before taking their own lives due to financial struggles. Police recovered a suicide note detailing their hardships. The family, originally from Wanaparthy, had recently moved to Hyderabad. Investigations are ongoing, and a case has been registered.
Arshad Khan, a businessman from Govandi, has been arrested for allegedly receiving ₹46 lakh from Ego Media Private Limited, linked to a hoarding collapse that killed 17 people. The crime branch discovered financial transfers totaling one crore from Ego Media's directors. Police have arrested four individuals, including Ego Media's directors.