A shocking incident in Bathinda, Punjab, has left a community in grief after two minor siblings reportedly died due to poisoning. Police arrested their mother, Jassi Kaur, who allegedly gave the children food containing rat poison.
The tragedy began 15 days ago with the death of eight-year-old Sukhpreet Kaur, followed by her six-year-old brother, Fatehveer, on Friday night. Villagers, suspicious of the circumstances, approached the Phool police station on Saturday, demanding a full investigation.
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Police officer Manoj Kumar confirmed that Jassi Kaur has confessed. “Jassi Kaur killed both children by giving them rat poison,” he stated. Investigators suspect she hatched the plan along with her sister, Moto Kaur, and another person, Lakhi Singh. Both Jassi and Moto have been arrested, and further investigations are ongoing.
The case has sparked outrage among locals, highlighting the vulnerability of children in domestic disputes and the need for timely intervention. Police are probing whether the crime was influenced by personal motives linked to Jassi Kaur’s extramarital affair.
Authorities continue to gather evidence and question other individuals to determine the full scope of the alleged conspiracy.
