Palakkad, Kerala: Two men were found dead in Kalladikode here on Tuesday, raising suspicions of a murder-suicide. Binu (42), a resident of Marutharode, was found shot to death with a locally made firearm. Nithin (25), a neighbour of Binu, was also found dead inside a nearby house.

A rubber tapping worker reportedly first found Binu’s body. Nithin’s body was found later. The incident occurred around 3 pm, according to local sources. Police recovered a locally made firearm near Binu’s body.

Kalladikode police have begun a detailed investigation to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the deaths.

Preliminary reports suggest that Binu may have shot Nithin before turning the gun on himself.