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Man burns alive two children, immolates self

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IANS Hyderabad

In a shocking incident, a man burnt alive his two daughters before committing self-immolation in Telangana's Warangal district on Thursday, police said.

Srinivas (35) set ablaze his daughters, aged seven and five years, at his home in Pamunuru village in Station Ghanpur mandal.

He was admitted to MGM Hospital in Warangal town, where he succumbed to his injuries.

His wife told police that he resorted to this due to a fight between them. Srinivas was allegedly suspecting his wife's character.

The incident shocked the people in the village. Police registered a case and are investigating.

--IANS

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First Published: May 12 2016 | 4:34 PM IST

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