Nashik: A man in Nashik had allegedly tried to kill his son and daughter with pesticide after they demanded Rs 1,000 to buy books. Police on Monday said that the accused has been booked under the relevent section for the crime he had committed.

According to the police, the accused identified as Pandharinath Borade, a resident of Shindegaon in the district, is an alcoholic and committed the act Sunday in a drunken state.