Man, infant daughter die of suffocation from gas heater; wife critical

Police were informed around 9am by SJM Hospital in Sector 63, where the woman had been brought in an unconscious state. Her husband and three-month-old daughter were declared dead on arrival

A 35-year-old man and his infant daughter died in their sleep at their home in Chhajarsi colony in Sector 63, allegedly due to suffocation caused by a LPG heater that they and had left switched on through the night, said police on Friday, adding that the man’s 30-year-old wife was found unconscious and has been admitted to a private hospital for treatment.

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Police said on Friday morning, the family’s neighbours discovered them in that state and rushed them to a hospital.

Police were informed around 9am by SJM Hospital in Sector 63, where the woman had been brought in an unconscious state. Her husband and three-month-old daughter were declared dead on arrival, said station house officer (SHO), Sector 63 police station, Awadhesh Singh.

“The deceased were identified as Shabhu Khan, a resident of Pilibhit and his three-month-old daughter. His wife as Uzma Khan (30) is undergoing treatment. The couple live in a rented accommodation and earned a livelihood by doing tailoring work,” said the officer.

He added that the family was using an LPG-powered heater to keep themselves warm.

“The bodies of the deceased have been sent for a post-mortem and their relatives have been informed. As per medical experts, Uzma’s condition is critical,” he said, adding that a further probe was underway.