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Woman kills 2 children, attempts suicide

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Press Trust of India Ballia (UP)
A 26-year-old woman today allegedly attempted suicide after killing two of her children after an argument with her husband at Baleur village in Sahatwar area here, police said.

The incident took place this morning when Anita Pandey (26) set herself and children Rishabh (4) and Trishna (2) afire after pouring kerosene oil, they said.

While the children died on the spot, Anita was rushed to hospital, where her condition was stated to be critical, Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Jha said.

Anita's husband also got injured while trying to save her.

Police is probing the matter.

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First Published: Mar 09 2016 | 2:02 PM IST

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