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Last week's terrible news that a medical doctor took the lives of his two innocent children before committing suicide sent shockwaves throughout the nation.

It was a painful turn of events. As usual, the tragic ending of three lives became the talk of the town. Sadly, there was a lot of insensitivity coming from those who chose to offer their opinions on the matter.

The opinions of many on social media were diverse. Some bought the narrative that the medic's wife was cheating and thus drove the doctor to madness. Others believed the doctor was an abusive husband who killed his children and committed suicide because his wife wanted out of their 'toxic' marriage.

Editor's Comment
Mob justice isn't just

A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was...

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