Latehar: Mother axed daughters to death, attempts suicide after

A mother hacked her three daughters to death with an axe in Jharkhand's Latehar on Saturday night and then tried to commit suicide by consuming poison.

A mother hacked her three daughters to death with an axe in Jharkhand's Latehar on Saturday night and then tried to commit suicide by consuming poison.

Asha Devi axed her three daughters to death before attempting suicide. (HT Photo)

The 40-year-old mother, identified as Asha Devi, is undergoing treatment at Manika hospital. Police have yet to ascertain the motive behind the killings.

Police have launched a probe into the incident. Authorities suspect a family feud as the cause. The incident took place at Jaganhakhad village.

Latehar superintendent of police Anup Birthare said: "The reason is not clear but it may be linked with family dispute. The accused is being treated."

The victims were: 13-year-old Rina Kumari, 10-year-old Sita Kumari and five-year-old Manisha Kumari.