Woman dies by suicide, infant son found poisoned in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: A 27-year-old woman has allegedly died by suicide, while her 11-month-old infant son was found dead after being administered poison, in the Meerpet police station limits on the outskirts of Hyderabad, police said.

Sushmita (27) allegedly died by hanging at her residence, an inspector at Meerpet police station said, adding that her 11-month-old son, Ashwanth Nandan Reddy, was found dead after being administered an unidentified poisonous substance.

Meanwhile, sister-in-law Lalitha (45) reportedly consumed an unidentified poison and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. Police stated that a complaint has been lodged alleging harassment by Sushmita’s husband, Yashwanth Reddy, which is suspected to have led to the tragic incident.

A case has been registered, and Meerpet Police have launched an investigation. Further details are awaited. (ANI)