Patna, 2 September (Kiran News): A tragic incident occurred in Dahivar village, under the Industrial police station area of Buxar district, Bihar, where a 35-year-old father and his 5-year-old son died after allegedly consuming poisonous food on Monday night. Three other members of the family, including the wife and two children, along with three others, remain in serious condition.
Upon receiving information, Industrial police station in-charge Sanjay Kumar reached the spot and began investigating the matter.
According to villagers, all seven members of the family consumed pasta, followed by milk, after which their health rapidly deteriorated. Soon after, the father and son died, while the condition of the other members also became critical.
The deceased, Kishun Mahto (35) of Kushwaha Tola in Dahivar village, was part of a joint family of nine. On the night of the incident, seven members, including children, ate together, while two did not. Minutes after the meal, all seven started falling ill. They were rushed to Buxar Sadar Hospital, where Kishun Mahto and his son Amit died. The remaining five, including Kishun’s wife and two children, are currently undergoing treatment.
Industrial police station in-charge Sanjay Kumar told the media on Tuesday that of the nine family members, seven had eaten the meal while two had not. Five people are still receiving treatment. The case is being investigated in detail to determine how the food became poisonous, and the truth will be revealed soon. Several senior police officers have also arrived at the scene. The police are also trying to find out why the two members did not consume the meal.
Buxar civil surgeon Shiv Prasad Chakraborty said that prima facie, the case appears to be food poisoning, but the exact cause will be clear only after investigation reports are received. Of the seven people brought to the hospital, three were in critical condition and have been referred to another facility. Two deaths have been reported. Except for one woman, the condition of the remaining is now stable.
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