Chhattisgarh: Couple homicide their three minor youngsters earlier than consuming poison

Jun 14, 2025 12:30 PM IST

Preliminary investigation means that the 36-year-old husband and his spouse allegedly fed poison to their three youngsters (aged 9, 12 and 6) with dinner

Raipur: Three minor siblings died after their mother and father allegedly served them dinner laced with poison and consumed it themselves in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district. The mother and father are presently in important situation at a hospital, police stated on Saturday.

All three youngsters died, whereas the couple was taken to the Pakhanjore Civil Hospital in important situation by the neighbours (Representative photograph)

Preliminary investigation means that the 36-year-old husband and his spouse allegedly fed poison to their three youngsters (aged 9, 12 and 6) with dinner. The couple is suspected to have consumed the toxic substance themselves afterward Friday night time, an area police officer stated.

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All three youngsters died, whereas the couple was taken to the Pakhanjore Civil Hospital in important situation by the neighbours, who additionally alerted the police, the officer added.

The locals have informed the police that the household was dealing with extreme monetary misery. Police stated that additional investigation is presently underway.