Bhubaneswar, April 12 -- In a shocking and tragic incident, a woman allegedly killed her son and daughter with an axe before attempting to take her own life in Tangarapali village under the jurisdiction of Jharsuguda Airport Police Station, officials said on Sunday.

According to preliminary reports, the woman attacked her two children with a sharp weapon, leading to their deaths on the spot. The gruesome act has sent shockwaves through the local community, with residents expressing disbelief over the incident.

After the attack, the woman reportedly attempted suicide inside the house. Her husband, on noticing the situation, broke open a window to enter the house and rescued her, preventing further tragedy. She was found in a critical con...