SWABI: A man took his own life after allegedly slaughtering his four children, including two minors, in Yar Hussain village, Chota Lahor Tehsil of the Swabi district on Thursday, police and rescue officials said.
According to police, the suspect, 42-year-old, Saiful Islam, worked as a tailor and had been facing domestic issues for some time. His wife had left him a few days earlier after a dispute, staying at her parents’ house while leaving their four children behind.
Struggling to care for his children, especially his two-year-old daughter, Saiful Islam made repeated attempts to reconcile with his wife, but she allegedly refused to return. In desperation, he sent the youngest child to his wife through a relative, but she was sent back.
Overwhelmed by his inability to provide for his children, he reportedly fell into deep distress, which ultimately led to the horrific act.Luqman Khan, an official from Rescue 1122, confirmed that the bodies were transported to Yar Hussain Civil Hospital for autopsy.
The victims were identified as Saiful Islam, 42, Ziaul Islam, 12 (son), Abdul Rahman,10, (son), Sana Islam, 8, daughter and a two-year-old daughter, whose name could not be confirmed.