Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): In a shocking incident, a woman allegedly poisoned 9 members of her family including two children before eloping with her boyfriend in Bhind in Madhya Pradesh.
On Saturday night, the woman, Reshma Bano prepared food for the family and allegedly mixed some poisonous substance with it.
The family consumed the food and went to sleep after which they all fell unconscious and she allegedly eloped with the man.
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The incident came to light after the family did not open their doors and the neighbours felt suspicious. When the neighbours opened the door of the house, they saw that the whole family was in a state of unconsciousness.
They were admitted to a hospital. However, after their condition turned critical they were referred to Gwalior hospital where their condition improved. Meanwhile, one of the sons of the woman is also missing.
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According to the family, Reshma was married to the son of the family in 2008. Her husband died in a road accident in 2015 after which she was remarried to her younger brother in law in 2015.
During the time she allegedly developed an illicit relationship with another man and allegedly eloped with him.
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The family members also alleged that many valuables items were also missing from the home.