Chhattisgarh: Couple murder their three minor children before consuming poison

Preliminary investigation suggests that the 36-year-old husband and his wife allegedly fed poison to their three children (aged 9, 12 and 6) with dinner

Updated on: Jun 14, 2025, 12:30:59 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: Three minor siblings died after their parents allegedly served them dinner laced with poison and consumed it themselves in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district. The parents are currently in critical condition at a hospital, police said on Saturday.

All three children died, while the couple was taken to the Pakhanjore Civil Hospital in critical condition by the neighbours (Representative photo)

Preliminary investigation suggests that the 36-year-old husband and his wife allegedly fed poison to their three children (aged 9, 12 and 6) with dinner. The couple is suspected to have consumed the poisonous substance themselves later on Friday night, a local police officer said.

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All three children died, while the couple was taken to the Pakhanjore Civil Hospital in critical condition by the neighbours, who also alerted the police, the officer added.

The locals have told the police that the family was facing severe financial distress. Police said that further investigation is currently underway.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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