Five members of a family, including three children, were found dead at their home in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday morning. Police suspect possible food poisoning, but the exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed. The incident took place in Nagla Shri Padam village, under the Rabupura police station area. The deceased have been identified as Mahesh, 37, his wife Lalita, 35, and their three children Laddu, 11, Mishti, 7, and Sakshat, 3.
According to local residents and family members, the family had eaten noodles and reportedly had tea before going to sleep on Friday night. The next morning, the family members were found dead. Police said the incident came to light when one of the children did not wake up. Police teams, senior officials, forensic experts and Food Safety Department officials reached the spot after receiving information about the deaths. The bodies have been sent for postmortem examinations, while investigators are collecting evidence and checking whether any harmful substance was present in the food.
Officials said the final cause of death will be known only after the postmortem and scientific test reports arrive. Police are investigating all possible reasons behind the tragedy. The incident has shocked the local area, as an entire family, including three young children, lost their lives in a single night. The investigation is ongoing, and further action will depend on the findings.
