Three dead, four critical after six people consume poison across Khandwa district on Diwali

Several cases of people consuming a poisonous substance were reported from Khandwa district on the festival of Diwali, causing concern in the area. Six people consumed poison in different police station areas during the day and night of the festival. The reasons have been described as unknown for now.

An elderly man and two young men died during treatment. Four people, including a brother-in-law and sister-in-law (devar and bhabhi), are still in serious condition. Family members brought all of them to the district hospital from different hospitals. Some patients were also referred onward as their condition worsened. The incidents were reported from Khandwa, Pandhana, Pipalya Tahar, Ghaspura and Punasa areas. Police have begun investigating all the cases.

The first incident was in Jharikbada village. Mojilal, 70, son of Kalu, a resident of the village, consumed poison at home at around 10 am on Diwali morning. As his condition deteriorated, family members took him to the district hospital. Doctors began treatment, but he died about an hour later, at 11 am.

The second incident was in Pandhana. At around 12 midnight on Diwali night, Jitendra, 35, son of Sukhlal, consumed poison. Family members took him to Pandhana hospital in a serious condition. After primary treatment there, doctors referred him to the district hospital in Khandwa. He died there during treatment.

The third incident was in Pipalya Tahar village. At around 11:23 pm on Diwali night, Raja, 27, son of Sitaram, consumed poison in a field. Family members brought him to the district hospital, where his condition remains serious.

In the Ghaspura area, Yasmeen, 26, daughter of Sarwar, also consumed poison. Family members took her to the district hospital, where she is being treated under the supervision of doctors.

In the Punasa area, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law consumed poison amid a family dispute. Both took the step on the day of Diwali. On Sunday, family members brought them to Mundi hospital. Seeing their serious condition, doctors there referred them to the district hospital in Khandwa. Both are now admitted to the medical ward and are being treated.

It is being said that the sister-in-law consumed the poison first, followed by the brother-in-law. A dispute with her husband has come to light in the matter. However, family members are not willing to say anything openly about it.

According to police, the causes of these incidents in different parts of the district are being investigated. Four people are currently undergoing treatment.