Mandya, December 2: In a shocking incident, a woman killed three children and then hanged herself at her residence over a family dispute in Mandya district of Karnataka on Friday.

The deceased have been identified as 30-year-year old Usna Kausar, a resident of Hole Beedi in Maddur town and her children -- 7-year-old Harris, daughters Aalisa (4) and Fathima (2). Hyderabad Shocker: Man Kills Wife and Two Kids, Hangs Self; Case Registered.

According to police, Usna Kausar was married to a car mechanic, Akeel. On the fateful day, she mixed poison with the food that she gave to her children. Afterwards she had ended her life, said the police. Gujarat Shocker: Man Kills 2 Minor Daughters Before Committing Suicide.

Usna Kausar worked at a nursing home in Maddur town. The husband and wife often quarrelled over a family dispute. The incident took place on Thursday night and it came to light on Friday. The police visited the spot and have taken up the investigation.

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