Prevent Aunt From Committing Suicide In Karangasem, Nephew Also Killed From Entering The Well

The police went to the house where his aunt and nephew were killed by falling into a well (IST)

KARANGASEM - A woman with the initials NWE (46) was found dead with her niece with the initials NKM (9) at the well at her house, in Besakih Village, Rendang District, Karangasem Regency, Bali.

"The victim died allegedly due to suicide", said Head of Rendang Police, Kompol Made Made Sudartawan, Wednesday, April 21.

The two victims were found by NWE's husband and the victim allegedly committed suicide because of depression. Meanwhile, his nephew also died while trying to help his aunt.

I Nengah Deden, who was the victim's husband, explained that his previous wife nearly committed suicide but failed. But the victim repeated the action and was found dead.

"His wife is depressed and has tried to kill herself but not success", he added.

While his nephew was thought to be trying to help his aunt who was about to commit suicide. However, he also became a victim because he entered the well.

"It is estimated that they wanted to help the first victim, but fell into a water hole so that the two victims were found dead", he explained.

The family reported this incident to the police and local village officials.

"The results of the medical examination showed that there were no signs of violence in the victim's body and the corpse was already stiff", said Police Commissioner Made Made Sudartawan.