3 of family attempt suicide, two die

Sangrur, October 15

Three persons of a family, including a woman, her daughter and son, today consumed poison at their residence on College Road in Malerkotla. They were reportedly upset over some monetary dispute with locals.

Both Kavita Jindal (55) and Shivangi Jindal (19) have died, while Shivam Jindal (23) is battling for his life at a Patiala hospital. Doctors declared Kavita brought dead while Shivangi and Shivam were referred to Patiala.

“The SHO has gone to Patiala to record the statement of Shivam as his mother was declared brought dead and his sister died on her way to the Patiala hospital,” said DSP Pawanjit. Further investigations were on, he said. — TNS