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Man hangs himself after murdering 14 members of his family with a butcher knife




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A 35-year-old Indian man has fatally stabbed 14 members of his family, including his parents, his wife and two young daughters, before killing himself.

Out of the 14 killed, seven of those are said to be children. The youngest is believed to be his daughter who was only three months old.

The incident happened just outside Mumbai in western India.

The man, Hasnin Warekar, went on the killing spree after a family gathering. When everyone went to bed, he slit their throats and then hung himself.

Neighbours alerted local authorities after overhearing screams.

His motive is believed to have been caused by a family dispute over property.

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