Husband commits suicide after stabbing his wife and mother-in-law

Husband commits suicide after stabbing his wife and mother-in-law

December 11, 2017   02:27 pm

Ada Derana correspondents report that a resident of Nawagamuwa committed suicide after stabbing his wife and mother-in-law earlier today (11). 

Police sources state that the incident occurred earlier this morning and that the reason for the incident is yet to be determined. 

The man stabbed his wife and mother-in-law before hanging himself.

The two females sustained major injuries and were admitted to the Colombo General Hospital.  

Officials from the Padukka police stated that further investigations will be conducted into the incident. 

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