Dewas, June 24
Three members of a family were killed after they allegedly consumed a poisonous substance in Dhobgatta village in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district.
According to police sources, the deceased include 50-year-old Radheshyam, his wife Rangu Bai (48), and their elder daughter Asha Bai (23).
The couple's younger daughter, Rekha Bai (15), was also affected and is currently under intensive medical care at Indore's private hospital.
Her condition remains grave, and she is under constant observation.
When contacted, senior police officers said "the matter is under investigation".
The tragic chain of events began at approximately 10.30 p.m. on June 21, when all four family members reportedly consumed a poisonous substance, suspected to be pesticide.
It remains unclear whether the act was voluntary or coercive, and no suicide note has been recovered so far, police sources said.
Preliminary statements suggest the motive may be linked to internal family distress, though no concrete cause has been established.