Man in Basra commits suicide after killing 12 family members due to massive debt

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In Basra, southern Iraq, an incident unfolded as a man tragically took the lives of 12 of his family members before taking his own life.

The shocking event was reportedly driven by the killer’s immense debt, totaling approximately two billion dinars, according to the Basra Security Committee.

The perpetrator, who was identified as owing a significant amount of money, ended the lives of eight family members, including his wife and children, as well as several relatives.

As investigations into the heartbreaking incident continue, authorities are working to uncover more details surrounding the motives and circumstances that led to this horrific tragedy.