Kochi: A man committed suicide after hacking his wife and children in Piravom on Sunday morning. While his wife Smitha succumbed to injuries on the spot, his two children are currently undergoing treatment at Kottayam medical college hospital. 

The deceased man was identified as Baby. As per emerging reports, family issues are cited as the cause of the incident. A letter believed to have been written by Baby, has been recovered from the home.  

Police have launched a detailed investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, the condition of one of the kids injured in the attack is said to be critical.