Poison Tragedy in Kanker: 3 Children Dead, Parents Critical
Kanker | Correspondent: A shocking incident has come to light from Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district, where five members of the same family reportedly consumed poison. The incident claimed the lives of three children, while the parents are in critical condition and undergoing treatment.
According to police, it is still unclear whether the poison was consumed deliberately, accidentally, or if the family was a victim of foul play. An investigation is underway.
The tragedy occurred in PV-70 village of Chandanpur Panchayat under the jurisdiction of Pakhanjur’s Paratapur police station. Upon receiving information about the incident in Shantinagar, where five members of the Bairagi family had consumed poison, police rushed to the scene. Sadly, three of the five were declared dead.
The deceased include 11-year-old Varsha Bairagi, 7-year-old Deepti Bairagi, and 5-year-old Devaraj Bairagi.
The children’s parents have been admitted to the Pakhanjur Hospital, where they are currently receiving medical treatment. The local community remains in shock, and authorities continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
