MULTAN: In a bizarre incident, a father brutally slaughters his two polio struck children with a sharp knife before attempting to take his own life.
The sad incident took place in Loni settlement near Adda Shahnal on Multan Road in Lodhran. Where the father identified as Ismail claimed life of his 23-year-old daughter, Musarrat, and his 25-year-old son, Khalid, who is still fighting for his life.
According to police, Ismail was at home with his children while the rest of the family attended a condolence gathering for a deceased relative. In a shocking turn of events, Ismail used a sharp knife to slit the throats of his children, leaving Musarrat dead on the spot and Khalid severely injured.
After attacking his children, Ismail turned the knife on himself, inflicting critical injuries. Both Ismail and Khalid were rushed to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Lodhran, where they received emergency treatment.
Due to the severity of their injuries, they were placed on ventilators before being transferred to Victoria Hospital in Bahawalpur for specialized care.
Ismail did not survive at Victoria Hospital; the death toll is now at two. Doctors are still battling to save Khalid’s life, as his condition is described as critical.
According to the family’s statement, Ismail had been suffering from mental illness for the last few months and was not i
The family was already in a state of shock after the death of a nephew earlier that day, which may have further weakened Ismail’s already fragile mental state, leading him to commit the heinous act.
Deputy Commissioner Dr Lubna Nazir has directed hospital authorities to ensure that Khalid receives the best possible medical care.
Musarrat’s funeral prayers were held at the family’s ancestral home, where relatives and neighbors gathered to mourn the tragedy. She was buried later the same day.
Saddar Police have filed a case with Sections 302 and 324 of the Pakistan Penal Code under the complaint filed by Muhammad Sabir, the relative of the victims. He said the family had gone into shock recently, and that the fragile state of Ismail’s mind resulted in the committing of the unfortunate act.
The incident has shocked the community, and an investigation is being carried out to understand the circumstances of the tragedy. The community is coming together to support the family at this difficult time, and efforts are being made to ensure that Khalid receives the best possible care to aid in his recovery.
