In a bizarre incident, a 34-year-old woman pushed her two minor children to death from the balcony of their house on third floor in Lalita Park of Laxmi Nagar area on Monday night. The woman also tried to commit suicide by jumping from the same floor and her condition is said to be critical. Initial investigation has revealed that the woman took the extreme step following a heated argument with her husband.
The deceased children have been identified as Mehak (7) and Aafraan (3) while their mother Aliya who is still undergoing treatment, is said to be critical.
"Locals informed the police regarding the incident on Monday night following which a team rushed to the spot. The two severely injured children and their mother were taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri hospital in Khichdipur. However Mehak, Aafraan were declared brought dead while Aliya is still undergoing treatment," said a police official. "During initial investigation it was revealed that Aliya took the extreme step after her husband, Munawar Ali, left the house following a heated argument," said the official.
"After the argument she took her children to balcony of their home on third floor and pushed them. She also jumped after pushing her children from the balcony. Aafraan landed on the ground, while his sister and mother fell on the first floor balcony," police official added.
"A case has been registered a case of murder against Aliya under section 302 and also under section 309 of the Indian Penal Code for attempting to commit suicide at Laxmi Nagar police station. A Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) inquiry has been ordered into the incident. Police teams are questioning Munawar Ali," the police official added.