Couple poisons 3 children during dinner, attempts suicide in Chhattisgarh
Devendra Bairagi (36) and his wife allegedly gave poison to their daughters, Jutika Bairagi (9) and Dipiti (12), and son Devraj (6), and also consumed the substance while having dinner
The couple allegedly poisoned their three children and consumed the same during dinner. Representational photo: istock
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Kanker, Jun 14 (PTI)
Three children died, and their parents are in critical condition after they allegedly consumed poison in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, the police said on Saturday.
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The incident occurred in Paralkot Village-70, under Partapur police station limits, on Friday night, an official said.
He said that as per preliminary information, Devendra Bairagi (36) and his wife allegedly gave poison to their daughters, Jutika Bairagi (9) and Dipiti (12), and son Devraj (6), and also consumed the substance while having dinner.
While the children died, neighbours admitted the couple to the Pakhanjore Civil Hospital and informed the police, the official said.
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He said the couple's condition was critical.
Neighbours informed that the family was facing some financial problems but the matter is being investigated, he added.
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