India, Jan. 28 -- An 11-year-old boy was killed and his 13-year-old sister critically injured after their mother allegedly attacked them, authorities said. The mother reportedly planned to take her own life afterwards. Authorities said the incident unfolded amid marital tensions tied to her husband's alcohol addiction.

The incident occurred around 9 am on Tuesday in a lane near Olive Society in the Baif Road area of Wagholi. Police said the woman attacked the children inside their house when no other adult family member was present.

The boy died on the spot, while his sister sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a hospital, where she remains in critical condition. The accused has been detained, and police said the formal arrest pr...