Doctors confirmed that the victims had consumed pesticides. “The viscera of the deceased has been preserved and will be sent to the state forensic science laboratory in Patna for testing,” said a doctor attending to the father-son duo in the emergency ward of the government hospital.The deceased have been identified as Nandini Kumari (12), Dolly (5), and Toni Kumar (6).Relatives informed the police that the rest of the family was occupied with a wedding ceremony at the time of the incident.Arvind’s wife had died last year after falling from the top floor of their building.“The reason behind the tragic incident is yet to be ascertained,” said a police officer posted at Bihiyan police station.Residents believe Arvind was deeply depressed following his wife’s death. “He may have attempted to end his life and that of his minor children out of depression,” said Manoj Kumar, a close relative.Preliminary investigations suggest that Arvind first fed his children food laced with pesticides before attempting to take his own life.The incident has left the village in shock, with a large number of people gathering outside Arvind’s house upon hearing the news.
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