Bargarh (Odisha): Three members of a family died by suicide in Odisha's Bargarh. According to official sources, two siblings, both in their 20s, along with their mother consumed poisonous substances on Sunday morning. While the brother-sister duo died on the same day, their mother succumbed during treatment on Monday. The incident took place in Masterpada, under Sohela Police Station area limits.
The deceased were identified as Kumudini Sahu, her son Bansidhar Sahu, and daughter Subarna Mahajan. The incident came days after the death of Kumudini's husband Arjun Sahu, due to which, the family was under mental stress. Sources said that the neighbours found it suspicious when the family locked the door from the inside, following which, the neighbours informed the police.
The police rushed to the spot and found the door locked from the inside. The police officials broke the door open and found the three lying unconscious. They were rushed to Sohela Community Health Centre for treatment, where Bansidhar died. His sister Subarna also succumbed while being taken to Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) Burla. Soon Kumushini's condition also started to deteriorate and she also succumbed on Monday morning.
