A caretaker and six of his family members were found dead in their house at a poultry farm in the Rajapet area of Hydrabad.
The victims were identified as poultry farm worker, 44 year old Dubbasi Balaraj, his parents, wife and 3 children.
Police officials have stated they suspect that the incident could be a suicide pact, as the family are thought to have been suffering from major debt problems.
A spokesperson for the local Telangana police stated: although they do not suspect foul play, investigations will continue as the exact cause of death is yet to be ascertained.