BHOPAL: A man hacked his two young children to death with an axe in a fit of rage over a dispute with his wife. The accused, identified as Sanju Dabar, killed his five-year-old son and three-year-old daughter in a brutal attack on Saturday morning. The tragedy unfolded after his wife, Bharti, refused to return home from her parents' house.

According to police, Sanju and Bharti had been married for seven years. The couple had a heated argument five days ago, prompting Bharti to leave with their children and stay at her maternal home. On Friday night, Sanju went to Bharti’s house and urged her to return with him the following morning. However, Bharti refused, saying she would not return to her husband's home.

Enraged by her response, Sanju reportedly took an axe and attacked his children, fatally wounding them. The children died on the spot from severe head and jaw injuries. When Bharti tried to intervene, Sanju attacked her as well, leaving her critically injured. After the attack, Sanju attempted to take his own life.

Both Sanju and Bharti are currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital and are said to be in critical condition. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.