Man, son die of asphyxia in Una

A tragic incident unfolded in Jalgran village near here, where a father and son were found dead in their rented accommodation early this morning. A charcoal stove and an electric heater were discovered near their bodies, and initial investigations suggest asphyxiation caused by carbon monoxide poisoning as the likely cause of the deaths.

According to a press release from the Una district police, the deceased were identified as Sadiq (51) and Shahid (18), originally from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. The duo had been residing in Una for the past 20 years and were engaged in the vegetable trade.

The incident came to light when Sharif, Sadiq’s second son, who was sleeping in an adjoining room, woke up around 8 am and went to serve tea to his father and brother. Upon finding them unresponsive, he alerted neighbours, who subsequently informed the village panchayat and police.

The bodies were sent for postmortem examination at the Una district hospital to confirm the cause of the deaths.

In light of the incident, Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of the District Disaster Management Agency, Jatin Lal, issued an advisory urging the public to exercise caution when using charcoal stoves for heating, highlighting the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning.

The incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers associated with improper use of heating appliances during the winter season.