Hyderabad, June 21 -- A family tragedy unfolded in Khammam district on Father's Day when two young brothers lost their lives after allegedly being administered rat poison by their mother, who also attempted to end her life.

The incident took place in Gandhi Nagar under the limits of the Khammam Three Town Police Station. The deceased children were identified as Vedik Kumar (7) and Tanishq (5), sons of Lingaraju and Swathi.

According to police and family sources, Swathi allegedly gave rat poison to her two sons before consuming the substance herself. The incident is suspected to have stemmed from ongoing family disputes, though the exact circumstances are yet to be established.

The children and their mother were immediately shifted to a...