A man was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in critical condition after reportedly attempting suicide following the murder of his two young sons in Dhaka's Pallabi area.

The identities of the victims, aged around 7 and 3 years, could not be confirmed immediately, while the father was identified as Ahad Ali, 40.

The incident occurred early Saturday at a residence in the Baigartek area of Pallabi. 

Sub-Inspector (SI) Md Majedul of Pallabi Police Station confirmed the matter.

He also said Ahad is suspected of slitting the throats of his two sons before attempting to end his own life. 

When police arrived at the scene, they found him severely injured with a self-inflicted wound to his neck, said 

An investigation was launched to uncover the motive and understand the circumstances surrounding this event, the SI added.

BDST: 1533 HRS, NOV 16, 2024
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