A man allegedly killed his wife and five children with an axe in a tragic incident in Chak 25 South within the limits of Bhagtanwala police station in Sargodha, police said.
According to initial reports, the accused, identified as Yasin Mallah, attacked his family members with an axe, killing his four sons, one daughter and his wife.
Police said the suspect also attempted to take his own life after the incident and sustained injuries. He was shifted to a hospital in critical condition.
District Police Officer (DPO) Sargodha Muhammad Sohaib Ashraf took notice of the incident and sought a report from the SDPO Saddar. The DPO also visited the scene.
Rescue 1122 teams, forensic experts and the crime scene unit reached the site and began collecting evidence.
Police said an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances and motives behind the incident. Officials added that evidence gathered from the scene would help establish the facts of the case.