4 of family consumes poison in UP, 3 died

Three members of a debt-ridden family died and another fell ill after they allegedly consumed poison in Bhuar Niranjanpur area of Basti district, police said today.

Shiv Kumar Jaiswal (45), his wife Meena (40) and son Himanshu (17) died while his daughter Mahak (22) was taken seriously ill after them consumed poison in their rented house in Bhuar Niranjanpur area late last night, police said.

The family consumed the poisonous pills and when their condition deteriorated, neighbours informed the police, they said, adding Jaiswal's daughter has been referred to the BRD medical College here.

Jaiswal who used to supply grocery items had reportedly taken loan of Rs 20 lakh recently, police said.

On getting the information about the incident, Superintendent of Police Dilip Kumar along with a forensic team reached the spot.

"Sulphas pills (poison), four glasses and two bottles of wine have been recovered from the house which has been sealed," the SP said.

"Probe has been initiated and every aspect of the case will be investigated." the SP said.

When asked from where the deceased had taken the loan, the SP replied, "It is the matter of investigation.