Burdwan: A 35-year-old woman killed her two-year-old daughter by slitting the child's wrists and then attempted to take her own life in the same manner in Burdwan on Thursday.
According to locals and cops, the incident took place between 11pm and 11.30pm on Thursday. Her husband, Bidhan Hazra, told the police that he saw his wife, Srabanti, suddenly collapsing to the floor, bleeding and writhing in pain. He then found his daughter, Barsha, also bleeding, on the bed. He called his landlord and the police.
Police and locals rushed both mother and daughter to Burdwan Medical College and Hospital. Barsha was declared brought dead. Police said Srabanti was still battling for her life and her condition was critical.
Cops said Srabanti left behind a suicide note saying nobody was to blame for the deaths. Her husband told police that she was being treated for mental illness and was prone to bouts of depression. Bidhan added that she would get extremely anxious that Barsha did not focus more on studies and wanted to play more. Police said given the statements, Srabanti would be charged with murder.