A Bangladeshi man has surrendered to police after killing his wife and two children in Campbelltown, Sydney. His name has not yet been released. Police arrested him on Monday. The two sons reportedly suffered from educational and developmental disabilities. This information was reported by the Sydney Morning Herald online. The report states that the 47-year-old man called the police himself on Monday evening. The incident took place at his home in Campbelltown, in Sydney’s southwest. Police subsequently recovered the bodies of his two sons—aged 12 and 5—and his 46-year-old wife from the residence. Severe lacerations were found on their bodies. Authorities have described these wounds as extremely brutal. The accused has been detained and charged with three counts of murder involving domestic violence.

He was not produced in court during a brief hearing at the Campbelltown Local Court on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters outside the courthouse, his lawyer, Jawad Hossain, stated that his client is in a distressed state while in police custody. He described the situation as “extremely tragic,” adding that his client is “deeply shattered.” The lawyer declined to comment on the accused’s history regarding domestic violence, drug use, or mental health issues. However, sources close to the investigation revealed that the man was the full-time caregiver for his two sons, who had developmental disabilities. His wife was employed. The family had immigrated to Australia from Bangladesh as permanent residents approximately a decade ago. Speaking on Monday night, Acting Superintendent Michael Moroney of the New South Wales Police described the scene of the incident as the site of an “extremely violent crime.” He noted that items found inside the house could be crucial in understanding the nature of the injuries sustained. However, no firearms were recovered from the premises. Police confirmed that the man was not previously known to law enforcement and had no prior criminal record. Furthermore, the family had no prior contact with social services agencies.

Moroney emphasized that domestic violence remains a top priority for the New South Wales Police, stating, “We will prioritize the apprehension of offenders involved in such crimes.” Police have cordoned off the scene to conduct an investigation and are currently questioning neighbors. It is believed that no other individuals were inside the house at the time of the incident. A neighbor remarked that they used to see the children playing outside, and they were always cheerful. Another local resident stated that acts of violence are always horrific; however, when such an incident occurs in one’s own neighborhood, it becomes difficult to comprehend.

Unable to purchase flowers, a local woman cut blooms from her own garden and placed them at the scene of the tragedy. She asked, “How is this even possible? They were just children.” New South Wales Premier Chris Minns stated that people are justifiably outraged and devastated by this brutal incident, sentiments he himself echoed. He announced that the government would consider allocating additional funds to combat domestic violence in the upcoming June budget. He further noted that the state government has already increased spending on domestic violence prevention, though acknowledged that it is still not enough. Just days prior to this incident, a statewide operation dubbed “Operation Amarok” resulted in the arrest of 993 individuals and the filing of over 2,000 charges in connection with domestic violence.