Gurugram, January 14: A husband, wife, and their young son were found dead in their home in Haryana's Faridabad on Wednesday morning, January 14, 2026. The local police suspect food poisoning or foul play after preliminary investigations revealed the family had consumed halwa for dinner the previous night before going to sleep.

The incident came to light when neighbors noticed the family’s house remained locked well into the morning and no one responded to repeated knocks. Upon breaking open the door with the help of local authorities, the three victims were found lifeless in their beds. While there were no immediate signs of a struggle or a break-in, the remnants of the meal found in the kitchen have been seized for forensic examination. Sudden Death Caught on Camera in Faridabad: DMart Employee Collapses and Dies While Dancing During Event in Haryana; Disturbing Video Surfaces.

Couple, Minor Son Found Dead After Consuming Halwa for Dinner in Faridabad

The deceased have been identified as 35-year-old Vinod, his wife Aarti (32), and their 8-year-old son, Aryan. According to initial statements from relatives, the family had prepared a traditional sweet dish, halwa, to celebrate a local occasion on Tuesday evening.

Police officials at the scene noted that the bodies showed no external injuries, which has led investigators to focus on the possibility of toxic substances in the food. "We are exploring all angles, including accidental poisoning due to contaminated ingredients or a deliberate act of foul play," a senior police spokesperson said. Faridabad Shocker: Woman Gang-Raped in Moving Van for 2 Hours After Being Offered Lift, Thrown Out on Road; 2 Accused Arrested.

The Faridabad police have cordoned off the residence, and a forensic team has collected samples of the flour, sugar, and the prepared halwa found in the kitchen. The bodies have been sent to the civil hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause and time of death.

The police are also questioning local shopkeepers where the family typically purchased their groceries to check for any reports of adulterated supplies in the neighborhood.

TruLY Score by LatestLY
Rating:3

TruLY Score 3 – Believable; Needs Further Research | On a Trust Scale of 0-5 this article has scored 3 on LatestLY, this article appears believable but may need additional verification. It is based on reporting from news websites or verified journalists (Navbharat Times), but lacks supporting official confirmation. Readers are advised to treat the information as credible but continue to follow up for updates or confirmations

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 14, 2026 02:32 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).