A tragic incident unfolded in Gulyam village, located in the Alur mandal of Kurnool district, on Friday, where a woman and her two-year-old daughter allegedly consumed pesticide in a suspected suicide pact. The woman's live-in partner, who also ingested the substance, is currently undergoing treatment at a government hospital and remains in critical condition.
Details of the Incident
The deceased have been identified as Neelavathi and her daughter, both residents of Sanganakallu village in Ballari district, Karnataka. According to police reports, Neelavathi, her daughter, and her partner Mahesh had traveled to Gulyam village to offer prayers at the Gadilingeswara Swamy temple. After visiting the temple, the trio reportedly proceeded to an agricultural field located behind the temple premises, where they consumed a pesticide.
Preliminary Investigation
Initial findings suggest that the child may have been administered the substance before the two adults consumed it. The pesticide is believed to have acted swiftly, resulting in the deaths of the woman and her daughter at the scene. Mahesh was later discovered in an unconscious state. Local residents alerted authorities, leading to his immediate transfer to the Adoni government hospital, where doctors are striving to stabilize his condition.
The bodies of Neelavathi and her daughter have been moved to the Alur government hospital for post-mortem examinations. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to uncover the reasons and circumstances that led to this tragic event.
Ongoing Investigation
Officials have stated that further details will emerge after recording statements from relevant individuals and examining the evidence collected from the scene. The authorities are working diligently to piece together the events that culminated in this heartbreaking incident.
