Children given poison by mother, die

Three children died today after they were allegedly given poison by their mother, who also consumed it later.

The incident had occurred in Aonla area of the city yesterday, police said.

The four family members were rushed to a nearby hospital where the children died today, SP (Rural) Atul Sharma said, adding that the cause behind the incident was property dispute.

Condition of the mother is stated to be serious, he said.