Family Consumes Poison in Patiala's Officer Colony
In a tragic incident in Patiala, four members of a family allegedly consumed a poisonous substance at their house in Officer Colony on Wednesday night. Preliminary investigations suggest that financial crisis was likely the reason behind their extreme step. Vikas Batish (40) and his 11-year-old daughter Khushi died during treatment, while his wife Tamanna (36) and 14-year-old son Kanav remain under medical care.
Police Investigation Underway
According to the police, they received late-night information from Government Rajindra Hospital that four members of a family had been admitted after consuming poison. A team immediately reached the hospital and began a detailed investigation. The duty magistrate was also called, and statements from family members were recorded in his presence. The police stated that the magistrate recorded the wife’s statement and that the post-mortem of the deceased has been conducted.
Financial Crisis and Unemployment Blamed
Preliminary inquiry suggests that the family had been facing disputes over financial matters for some time. Batish, who had earlier worked as an officer in a private bank, had been unemployed for some time and was reportedly troubled by financial issues. The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the locality.
