Thane: A college professor allegedly killed his wife and nine-year-old daughter and later attempted suicide in Thane on Monday, police said.
Sanjay Umbarkar (42) attacked his wife Swati (40), also a professor, and daughter Atharva with a knife in their flat in Dhokali area following heated argument with the latter over some petty issue. Both died on the spot, they said.
Umbarkar then inflicted stab wounds on his body in an attempt to commit suicide. He was rushed to nearby Jupitor Hospital, where he is battling for life, police said.
The couple's son Rigved (15), who was thrown out of the house by his father during the quarrel, narrated the incident to police.
Further investigation is on, they added.
Sanjay Umbarkar (42) attacked his wife Swati (40), also a professor, and daughter Atharva with a knife in their flat in Dhokali area following heated argument with the latter over some petty issue. Both died on the spot, they said.
Umbarkar then inflicted stab wounds on his body in an attempt to commit suicide. He was rushed to nearby Jupitor Hospital, where he is battling for life, police said.
The couple's son Rigved (15), who was thrown out of the house by his father during the quarrel, narrated the incident to police.
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Further investigation is on, they added.
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