Friday, June 6, 2025

Tragic double murder-suicide attempt reported in Karachi’s Surjani Town

KARACHI: A heart-wrenching domestic incident took place in the Surjani Town area of Karachi, where a man allegedly killed his wife and young son, before attempting to take his own life.

According to initial reports, the accused a 45-year-old male fatally attacked his wife, aged 35, and his 10-year-old son inside their residence located near a local government school in the Karimi Chowrangi vicinity.

The wife reportedly died due to a throat injury, while the exact cause of the child’s death is yet to be determined.

Following the killings, the man attempted suicide by inflicting a severe injury to his own throat. He was found injured at the scene.

The bodies of the deceased and the injured accused were shifted to a local government hospital for further examination. The cause of death in both cases will be formally established after the post-mortem reports.

Local law enforcement officials have launched an in-depth investigation, and further details will emerge as the case progresses.