Newly-wed couple found dead in Sasthamcotta Lake in Keralam

Representational image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto In what the police suspect to be a case of suicide, a young newly-wed couple was found dead in Sasthamcotta Lake near the Ambalakkadavu area here on Sunday (September 6, 2026). The deceased have been identified as Rajeev, 26, and Abhirami, 19.Abhirami’s body was recovered first from the lake on Sunday morning. Shortly after, the Sasthamcotta Fire and Rescue team located Rajeev’s body approximately 50 metres away during their search operations. Investigators suspect that both individuals jumped into the lake during the early hours of Sunday.The couple had married four months ago after being in a relationship, despite strong opposition from both their families. Following their marriage, they lived in a rented house and had no active contact with their relatives. Rajeev was employed as a cleaning staff member at a nearby school. The police had met with the couple last month to address family-related concerns.Following autopsy, the bodies were handed over to the relatives. The Sasthamcotta police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.(Suicide prevention helpline: DISHA – 1056, 0471-2552056) Published - September 06, 2026 08:14 pm IST