Raipur, June 14
Three children from a family in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district have died after reportedly being poisoned by their parents, who are currently undergoing treatment in critical condition at a community health centre in Pakhanjur.
The tragic incident is believed to have occurred late at night in PV-70 village, part of the Pankhajur settlement under the jurisdiction of the Partapur police station.
A senior police officer told that the authorities were alerted early on Saturday morning about the family's suicide bid.
By the time officials arrived, the three children had already died, and the parents were rushed to hospital.
“Both parents remain unconscious, making it difficult for police to determine the cause of the incident. Once the parents regain consciousness, investigators hope to gather more information.
"Meanwhile, the police are examining possible reasons that could have led to such an extreme act,” Ravi Kujur, Sub-Divisional police officer told.
According to the officer, the family is of Bangladeshi migrants whose ancestors settled in India during the 1970s.
The children have been identified as 11-year-old Varsha Bairagi, 7-year-old Deepti Bairagi, and 5-year-old Devraj Bairagi. Their parents, currently under treatment, are Devendra Bairagi, 36, and Namita Bairagi, 32.
Police have dismissed reports suggesting the poison was consumed at a lodge.