Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Woman, Two Children Die After Allegedly Consuming Pesticides in Bihar
In a town in Bihar, a woman named Sabita reportedly drank pesticide after a fight with her husband.
She then allegedly gave pesticide to her three young children, a 7-year-old daughter, a 5-year-old son, and a 1-year-old son.
Sadly, Sabita and her two older children passed away.
The youngest child was taken to the hospital and is very sick.
Doctors confirmed they had ingested pesticides.
Police are investigating this sad event.
Three family members, including a woman and two children, died after allegedly consuming pesticides in Bihar's Buxar district.
The deceased have been identified as Sabita Devi (30), her daughter Jyoti (7), and her son Akash (5).
Sabita Devi allegedly consumed pesticides following an altercation with her husband, Sunil Kumar.
She is also accused of administering pesticides to her three children, including a one-year-old son, Vikash, who is in critical condition.
An investigation into the incident has been initiated by the police.
- Who
- Sabita Devi (30), her daughter Jyoti (7), son Akash (5), and son Vikash (1)
- What
- Allegedly consumed pesticides, resulting in the deaths of three family members.
- When
- Tuesday evening
- Where
- Purab Tola locality within the Naya Bhojpur police station limits in Bihar's Buxar district
- Why
- Sabita Devi allegedly consumed pesticides following an altercation with her husband, and subsequently administered them to her children.
- Location
- Purab Tola locality, Naya Bhojpur police station limits, Buxar district, Bihar
- Date of Incident
- Tuesday
- Date of Report
- Wednesday
- Deceased
- Sabita Devi (30), Jyoti (7), Akash (5)
- Critical Condition
- Vikash (1 year old)
- Husband
- Sunil Kumar (Mason)
