Mystery still shrouds the death of four persons including two women and 12 day old baby girl in Mandideep. The lone survivor is not in a position to record statement, said police.
In the initial investigation it was found that the four died of suffocation as there was a wood stove in the room which became the reason but nothing has been confirmed by the police as post mortem report is awaited. Sensation prevailed in Himashu Colony after four persons were found dead while one was found in an unconscious state who was rushed to hospital and on the next day recorded his statements with Tehsildar. The police are yet to receive the statement.
The deceased were identified as Deeplata, her 7-year-old son Akash, her daughter Poornima and Poornima’s 12 day old baby girl while Poornima’s husband Chhannu Bhuria escaped and is undergoing treatment.
Police said that in the preliminary investigation nothing regarding poisoning is revealed and in circumstantial evidences suggest that the deceased were suffocated.
The lone survivor works with a private firm in Mandideep. The details post mortem is awaited which could help in the further investigation.
During the investigation coal blocks were found inside the room which could be possible reason of death as the deceased failed to respond to the excessive carbon monoxide which was generated when wood stove was lit. Police are awaiting the statement of the survivor to ascertain the incident as hearing him in pain neighbours informed police and ambulance.