A heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Mirzapur district, resulting in the deaths of a woman and her young daughter. The tragedy, stemming from an alleged family dispute, has left the local community in shock.
Details of the Tragic Incident
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Tilai Mauar village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Vindhyachal police station. According to officials, Sanjana Devi (38), wife of Balendar Patel, first administered poison to her six-year-old daughter, Aastha, before consuming it herself at their residence.
Both were immediately rushed to the divisional hospital for urgent medical attention. Given the critical nature of their condition, doctors referred them to a trauma centre in Varanasi for advanced treatment.
Investigation and Family Background
Mirzapur's City Officer, Vivek Jwala, provided details on Sunday. He confirmed that both the mother and daughter succumbed during the course of treatment late on Saturday night. Their bodies were subsequently sent for a postmortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death.
Preliminary police investigation points towards a family dispute as the primary reason behind the woman's extreme step. It was revealed that Sanjana Devi's husband, Balendar Patel, works in Surat, Gujarat. He had recently been home on vacation but returned to Surat for work approximately a week before the tragic event.
Aftermath and Community Impact
The double death has cast a pall of gloom over Tilai Mauar village. Such incidents highlight the severe emotional and psychological distress that can arise from familial conflicts. The local police continue their investigation to piece together the complete sequence of events and the specific nature of the dispute that led to this devastating outcome.
The tragedy serves as a grim reminder of the need for community support systems and accessible mental health resources, especially in situations of domestic strife.
