Meerut: Man Mixes Poison in Soft Drink, Kills Son Before Dying by Suicide Over Wife’s Stay at Parents’ Home
A 35-year-old man and his four-year-old son died in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut after the father allegedly gave the child a soft drink mixed with poison before consuming poison himself, police said. Investigators said the incident followed a dispute after the man's wife stayed back at her parental home. Police have launched an investigation and questioned family members from both sides.
A 35-year-old man and his four-year-old son died in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut after the father allegedly gave the child a soft drink mixed with poison before consuming poison himself, police said on Saturday, July 11. The incident is believed to have followed a dispute after the man's wife chose to remain at her parental home for a few more days.
The deceased have been identified as Kapil, a resident of Rahdara village, and his son Krishna alias Laddu. The incident occurred in Govindpur Shakarpur village under the Kithore police station area of Meerut district. Noida Horror: Couple Dies by Suicide After Consuming Poison Following ‘Domestic Dispute’, 3 Children Hospitalised.
Man Mixes Poison in Soft Drink, Kills Son Before Dying by Suicide
According to police, Kapil married Kajal, a resident of Govindpur Shakarpur, around five years ago. The couple had two children. Kajal stayed at her parental home after her sister's wedding on July 3.
Police said, "When Kapil came to take her home the following day, she asked to extend her stay for a few more days, citing family responsibilities, leading to an argument between the couple. On Friday, Kapil again visited his in-laws' house, and another argument reportedly broke out between the two over the stay." Delhi: Man Kills Wife Over Suspected Affair, Dies by Suicide After Consuming Poison.
According to the preliminary investigation, Kapil allegedly mixed a poisonous substance into a soft drink and gave it to his son after becoming upset over the dispute. Police said the child's condition deteriorated soon afterwards. He was taken to a hospital but died on the way.
Officials said Kapil allegedly consumed poison after the incident. He was admitted to hospital in critical condition and died during treatment early on Saturday.
Kithore Station House Officer Subodh Kumar Saxena said the matter is under investigation. He said family members from both sides have been questioned to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident, and further legal action will depend on the findings of the investigation. Police said the case centres on a domestic dispute after Kajal remained at her parental home following her sister's wedding.
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