Kottayam: A man allegedly died by suicide after slitting the throat of his three minor daughters at his residence in Ramapuram here. Jomon (40) was found hanged at his house.
His daughters- Ananya (13), Anamika (10) and Ameya (7) are undergoing treatment at Kottayam Government Medical College Hospital.
According to the police, the condition of the youngest daughter is serious while that of the other two is stated to be out of danger.
It is learnt that Jomon attempted to kill his daughters around 12.30 midnight.
According to reports, Jomon attempted to kill his daughters when they were asleep. The eldest daughter woke up and screamed for help when Jomon was slitting the younger one's neck. The three girls managed to flee from the house and took asylum in the nearby house of their relatives, reported Manorama News.
Jomon was looking after the three children after his wife left him one and a half years ago.
Further probe is on.