Bantwal, July 13, 2013: A mentally ill man brutally stabbed his wife and mother before hanging himself, at Neralakatte in Vittal on July 12, Friday night. The cause of the incident is not known.
As per information available, Abdul Hameed had first attacked his wife Asma (28) with a butcher’s knife. However, when his mother Mariyamma (55) came his way, he stabbed her too. Both have been admitted to a hospital in Mangalore. Their condition is said to be critical.
The tragic incident took place when others in the house were away to a mosque for prayers. The reason for the sudden anger of Abdul which made him stab his wife and mother is not know.
Vittal police are investigating the case.