Tragedy in Madhya Pradesh: Woman and Daughters Die from Pesticide Poisoning

A woman and her three daughters succumbed to pesticide poisoning in Hirwar village, Madhya Pradesh. The tragic incident unfolded as the mother, living apart from her husband, reportedly gave the substance to her children before consuming it herself. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Shahdol | Updated: 01-06-2026 08:20 IST | Created: 01-06-2026 08:20 IST
Tragedy in Madhya Pradesh: Woman and Daughters Die from Pesticide Poisoning
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A tragic incident occurred in Hirwar village, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, where a 32-year-old woman and her three daughters died from pesticide poisoning, as reported by local police.

Investigations reveal that Anita Singh administered the pesticide to her daughters, aged 4, 2, and 7, before ingesting it herself. The daughters succumbed swiftly, and the eldest, who had alerted neighbors, died during treatment. Preliminary findings suggest Anita lived separately from her husband, who was absent during the incident. Authorities are probing the motives behind her actions.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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