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Crime
Father Accused of Poisoning 3‑Year‑Old Daughter in Anupur, Daughter Dies; He Also Consumes Pesticide
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 02:31 PM
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In Anupur, Madhya Pradesh, a father allegedly gave a poisonous substance to his three‑year‑old daughter, who died while receiving treatment; the father later ingested the same pesticide and is now under medical care.
Anupur, located in the Jaitheri police‑station jurisdiction of Madhya Pradesh, is the scene of a tragic incident that police say involves a father and his three‑year‑old daughter. Authorities allege the father administered a toxic substance to the child, prompting an emergency admission to a local hospital.
Medical staff attempted to treat the girl, but she succumbed to the effects of the poison during the course of treatment. The death has prompted a criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged poisoning.
Following his daughter's death, the father reportedly consumed the same pesticide. He was immediately taken to the same medical facility where he is currently receiving treatment for the poisoning.
The case is now under investigation by the Jaitheri police, with the father facing charges related to the alleged administration of a lethal substance to a minor.
Medical staff attempted to treat the girl, but she succumbed to the effects of the poison during the course of treatment. The death has prompted a criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged poisoning.
Following his daughter's death, the father reportedly consumed the same pesticide. He was immediately taken to the same medical facility where he is currently receiving treatment for the poisoning.
The case is now under investigation by the Jaitheri police, with the father facing charges related to the alleged administration of a lethal substance to a minor.