Man poisons wife and children, later attempts suicide

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: With deaths and suicide cases becoming rampant in the city; it seems that the people are losing hope in their lives. A person attempted suicide after poisoning his wife and two children at their house in Konanakunte in the city on Thursday.

The deceased were identified by the police as Vijaya, 28, Nisha, 7 and Deeksha, 5. During an initial probe by the jurisdictional police, the accused, Nagendra allegedly mixed poison in the dinner on Wednesday and gave it to his wife and children. After consuming it, they died. Nagendra later attempted suicide by slitting his hand.

However, the neighbours rescued him and shifted him to a hospital where he is undergoing treatment. They also alerted the police about the matter. The police visited the spot and have taken up further investigation. Vijaya's mother alleged that Nagendra had been harassing her daughter for money.

“Nagendra was harassing my daughter and grandchildren. My daughter worked in a medical store and he used to demand money from her. We lived nearby, and after work, she would come to our house, where she spent some time watching TV serials before going back to her house. I was worried when she did not come on Wednesday night”, said Vijaya’s mother. A case has been registered at Konanakunte police station. The accused is currently getting treated at a hospital in the city