A shocking case of suspected mass poisoning has emerged from Bihiya police station area in Bhojpur district, Bihar, where five members of the same family consumed a toxic substance.
While three individuals, including two children, lost their lives, two others remain in critical condition at the hospital. Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to this tragic event, but early reports suggest that the family’s distress may have played a role.
What Happened? Five Consumed Poison, Three Lost Their Lives
According to Sub-Inspector Bhagat Yadav, the incident took place in Belwaniya village, Bhojpur, late at night when five members of a family ingested a poisonous substance.
Victims Identified:
🔹 Deceased:
1️⃣ Nandini Kumari (12 years)
2️⃣ Dolly Kumari (5 years)
3️⃣ Tony Kumar (6 years)
🔹 Critical Condition:
1️⃣ Arvind Kumar (Father)
2️⃣ Adarsh Kumar (10 years)
How the Incident Unfolded – A Shocking Discovery
Family members had reportedly gone to attend a wedding ceremony, leaving behind Arvind Kumar and his four children at home. Upon returning, they found the house locked from the inside.
🚪 Repeated knocking went unanswered, forcing them to break down the door.
👀 Inside, they found all five lying unconscious in critical condition.
🚑 The family immediately rushed them to Sadar Hospital, where three were declared dead and two continue to fight for their lives.
Possible Reasons – Was It Financial Distress?
While the exact motive behind the incident remains unclear, reports suggest that Arvind Kumar had been in emotional distress since his wife’s passing.
📌 Family members have refused to speak to the media or authorities about the possible reasons behind the act.
📌 Police suspect psychological distress or financial struggles could have contributed to the tragedy.
📌 Investigations are ongoing to determine if it was a case of suicide, accidental poisoning, or external foul play.
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