Love turns deadly: Bengaluru woman kills her two babies over interrupted intimacy with lover to continue illicit affair

The disturbing case has reignited debates around domestic violence, parental responsibility, and the need for better social services to safeguard vulnerable children.

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The couple's frustration reportedly boiled over when the cries of the children repeatedly interrupted their intimate moments. (X/DeepikaBhardwaj)

New Delhi: In a shocking and heartbreaking incident, Sweety, a domestic worker, and Gregory Francis, a call center employee, have been arrested for the brutal murder of two innocent children—Sweety's own sons, aged two years and 11 months. The crime, which took place in Bengaluru, has sent shockwaves across the city and the nation. Sweety had recently left her husband and taken her two young children with her to live with Gregory, her lover.

However, the couple's frustration reportedly boiled over when the cries of the children repeatedly interrupted their intimate moments. In a horrific turn of events, the two conspired to end the lives of the babies, silencing their cries forever. The toddlers, whose lives were brutally cut short by the people meant to protect them, became victims of their mother’s twisted priorities. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation, raising questions about mental health, relationships, and child protection.

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Authorities have launched a full investigation into the incident, with Gregory and Sweety now in police custody, awaiting further legal action. The disturbing case has reignited debates around domestic violence, parental responsibility, and the need for better social services to safeguard vulnerable children.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sandeep Patil, addressing the media, said, "This is one of the most disturbing cases we have encountered in recent memory. We will ensure swift justice for the innocent children whose lives were tragically lost."