Police are investigating the deaths of a couple and their three children in Nagla Shri Padam village, with suspected food poisoning yet to be confirmed
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Five members of a family, including three children, died under suspicious circumstances in Nagla Shri Padam village in the Rabupura area on Saturday. Investigators are examining possible food poisoning after the family reportedly ate noodles on Friday night.
Noida: Five members of a family, including a husband, wife and their three children, died under suspicious circumstances in Nagla Shri Padam village in the Rabupura area of Greater Noida on Saturday. Police are investigating the incident, while suspected food poisoning remains unconfirmed.
The deceased have been identified as Mahesh (37), son of Krishna; his wife, Lalita (35); and their children, Laddu (11), Mishti (7) and Sakshat (3).
According to Greater Noida Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Shravan Kumar Singh, Rabupura police received information about the deaths on Saturday morning. Senior police officers and local personnel reached the village, while an ambulance and a Food Safety Department team were also called to the scene.
Greater Noida Family Deaths Under Food Poisoning Probe
During preliminary inquiries, local residents and Mahesh’s mother reportedly told investigators that the family had consumed noodles on Friday night. This information prompted suspicion of possible food poisoning, but police have not established a link between the food and the deaths.
The Food Safety Department team is examining evidence related to the food reportedly consumed by the family. A forensic team also inspected the scene and collected scientific evidence.
Post-Mortem Reports to Determine Cause of Death
Police initiated inquest proceedings, and the bodies were sent for post-mortem examinations. Officials said the exact cause of death would be determined after examining the post-mortem reports, forensic findings and food sample analysis.
Police are investigating the case from all possible angles. Further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
