UP: Woman slashes throats of two sons in Moradabad, then attempts suicide
The Moradabad woman wanted her husband to leave his work as a contractor in a copper as he was not getting money on time.
Moradabad: In a shocking incident reported from Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh, a woman slashed the throats of her two children and then attempted suicide. The incident took place in Ghosipura village under Katghar police station.
One of the sons of the woman has succumbed to his injuries. Later, the woman also slashed her throat injuring her.
The woman identified as Priti and her second son have been admitted to a private hospital in critical condition, according to a report in Hindi daily Hindustan.
It is alleged that the woman took the drastic step over a domestic dispute. The SP (City) Amit Kumar Anand also visited the spot and reviewed the crime scene.
The woman’s husband Devendra is a contractor in a copper firm but does not get his remuneration on time. And this was said to be the reason for her move.
Priti allegedly wanted Devendra to leave contracting work and look for some other work but he was not ready for it. On Saturday too, the couple fought over it.
After the argument, Priti allegedly slashed her two sons’ throats with a knife. Her younger son Adarsh (4) died on the spot. The other child was critically injured. The woman then attempted suicide and was critically injured.
The police were informed after the incident and the injured were rushed to the hospital.
News Credit: Times Now News
