Man poisons children, commits suicide

MIANWALI: A man committed suicide while two of his children were found unconscious in Kundian area.

Police said on Monday that Muhammad Razzaq, 36, a resident of Shaikhwala tehsil, Kundian was deranged due to his adverse economic conditions.

On the day of the incident, in a condition of extreme anxiety, Razzaq reportedly consumed poison after giving it to his two children identified as Hasher, 10 and Abid, 7.

The victims were shifted to Mianwali DHQ hospital where Razzaq expired whereas the children were said to be in a stable condition. Police were investigating the matter.  

Published in The Express Tribune, June 2^nd, 2020.