Kaushambi (UP), Aug 17 (PTI) Two minor sisters died under mysterious circumstances on Thursday allegedly after consuming toffees in a village in this district, police said.

The incident took place in the village under Kada Dhaam police station area, they said.

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Circle Officer (CO) of the area, Awdesh Vishwakarma, said, "Sadhna (7) and her sister Shalini (4) were taken ill after consuming some toffees in the morning. They were rushed to a hospital by the family members, but the two succumbed during treatment."

Two other girls -- Versha (7) and Arushi (4) -- who lived in the neighbourhood also consumed the toffees and have been admitted to hospital, police said.

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"According to the police complaint lodged by the father of the Sadhna and Shalini, the toffees were planted by a neighbour. We have lodged an FIR and initiated investigation," the CO said.

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