Wayanad (Kerala), Dec 28 (PTI) An investigation has been launched into the deaths of a local Congress leader and his son, who allegedly consumed poison on Friday, police said.

The deceased were identified as Wayanad District Congress Committee (DCC) treasurer and former Sultan Bathery panchayat president, N M Vijayan, 78, and his son Jijesh, 38. Both died at Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital, where they were being treated.

Also Read | Wadala Sex Racket Case: Friend of Key Accused Sachin Karanje Found Dead With Wrist Slit in Mulund; Alleges Blackmail, Misuse of Aadhaar Card in Suicide Note.

Police stated that further action will follow the postmortem, scheduled for Saturday. The cremation is planned for 5 pm at their residence in Sultan Bathery, family sources said.

Vijayan and Jijesh were found in critical condition at their house by neighbours on Tuesday, reportedly after consuming poison, police said. They were initially admitted to a private hospital and later shifted to Kozhikode Medical College.

Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for December 28, 2024 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game.

Jijesh succumbed at 6.30 pm, followed by Vijayan at 9.30 pm on Friday, according to police sources. Assuming it could be a suicide, their home was searched but no suicide note was found, officials said.

Vijayan was a prominent Congress leader in Wayanad. Jijesh, a former employee of Sultan Bathery Cooperative Bank, had been bedridden for an extended period due to health issues.

Following the death of his wife, Suma, Vijayan was involved in caring for their son, Jijesh. He is survived by his elder son, Vijesh, according to family sources.

(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)