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Newlywed Arrested Over Alleged Poisoning in Maharashtra
Police in Maharashtra say a newly married woman allegedly put rat poison in food for her husband and three of his relatives.
The couple had married on October 7, and the suspected poisoning happened on October 9.
The family members became sick after eating the food.
Some of the older relatives were taken to a government hospital in Dhule.
Police say the bride left the home with another woman, taking jewellery and wedding money.
The two women were later detained near Nimgul village.
Police have arrested them and are investigating what happened.
They have not established the reason for the alleged poisoning.
Police say a bride allegedly put rat poison in food prepared for her husband and three of his relatives.
The alleged poisoning took place on October 9, two days after the couple married on October 7.
Family members fell ill after eating; elders were taken to a government hospital in Dhule for treatment.
The bride and another woman were detained near Nimgul village in Dhule district while allegedly trying to flee.
Police said the groom had paid Rs 2.5 lakh for the marriage and are investigating the allegations.
- Who
- A newlywed woman and another woman were arrested; the alleged victims were her husband and three of his family members.
- What
- Police allege the bride mixed rat poison into food served to her husband and his relatives.
- Where
- Velhane village in Parola taluka, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra; the women were detained near Nimgul village in Dhule district.
- When
- The alleged poisoning occurred on October 9, two days after the wedding on October 7; the year was not stated.
- Why
- Police are investigating; the articles do not establish a motive.
Key facts
- Wedding date
- October 7; year not stated
- Date of alleged poisoning
- October 9
- Alleged victims
- The bride's husband and three of his family members
- Alleged substance
- Rat poison
- Treatment
- Elders in the household were admitted to a government hospital in Dhule
- Arrests
- The bride and another woman were detained near Nimgul village in Dhule district
- Reported marriage payment
- The groom reportedly paid Rs 2.5 lakh for the marriage
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