Jodhpur, April 16 -- A couple allegedly killed their three children by poisoning, strangling and slitting their throats and wrists before attempting to die by suicide in Phalodi district of Rajasthan, police said on Tuesday.

According to the police, the incident took place at Koloo Pabuji village on Monday night and came to their notice on Tuesday around 8.30am.

"When a team reached the house, they found the couple unconscious. All three children were found dead. The couple is in a critical condition," Phalodi superintendent of police (SP) Pooja Awana said.

A case of murder has been registered against the couple at the Lohawat police station. "Based on the written complaint filed by the man's uncle, an FIR has been registered under secti...