Kerala: Man attempts suicide after killing wife, daughter in Kollam; son in critical condition

In a shocking incident in Poothakkulam, Paravoor, a man identified as Sreeju (46), allegedly murdered his wife, Preetha (39), and daughter, Sreenanda (12), before attempting suicide.  

Kollam: A man brutally killed his wife and daughter on Tuesday  (May 07) in Poothakkulam, Paravoor. The accused, Sreeju (46), attempted suicide after fatally attacking his wife, Preetha (39), and daughter, Sreenanda (12), by slitting their throats.

Sreeju and Sreerag are in critical condition at the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital and a private hospital in Kottiyam respectively.

Preliminary findings indicate that financial difficulties drove him to take such drastic action. Additionally, Preetha, who worked as a collection agent at a bank in Poothakkulam, was reportedly battling cancer.

Further details are awaited...