TN woman kills two sons, attempts suicide

MADURAI: A 23-year-old woman murdered her two children by feeding them poison-laced food and attempted suicide by consuming the same in Theni district of Tamil Nadu on Monday night. The woman is currently undergoing treatment.
The incident took place in Kanniservapatti village near Chinnamanur.
The victims have been identified as P Tharanish, 6, and his one and a half-year-old brother P Lakshan.
The kids’ mother, P Pavithra, is admitted to Theni Medical College Hospital. Her condition is said to be critical.
A police officer said Pavithra and G Prabhu got married seven years ago. Prabhu, who is a truck driver, was an alcoholic. He often fought with his wife after consuming alcohol.
Similarly, on Monday, Prabhu picked up a quarrel with Pavithra. After he left for work, she gave her children poison-laced food and later consumed it.
On Tuesday morning, as Pavithra did not come out of home, neighbours went to check on her. They found the three lying unconscious and alerted police officials.
The Chinnamanur police initiated an inquiry.