A deeply tragic incident has come to light from the Rauda Sector of Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, where a retired English lecturer and her son were found dead inside their rented residence. The deceased have been identified as Kumud Sharma, 66, and her son Akshansh, 36. The two originally hailed from Arki and had been living in Bilaspur on rent for some time. Early police findings indicate that the relentless pressure of the son's serious, unhealing illness combined with the family's worsening financial situation pushed the mother to take this extreme step.
Neighbours Discovered the Bodies on Friday Afternoon
On Friday afternoon, the prolonged silence and complete lack of movement inside the house raised suspicion among the neighbours. When local residents entered the home, both the mother and son were found dead. Police were immediately informed and the bodies were sent to the regional hospital for post-mortem examination. The exact toxic substance consumed by the two has not yet been identified and is currently under investigation.
A Road Accident in Chandigarh That Changed Everything
Akshansh had completed a Hotel Management course and was employed before his life changed irreversibly. A speeding car ran him over in Chandigarh, leaving him severely disabled. For the past two to three years, he had been bedridden and battling a serious illness, with no improvement in his condition despite sustained medical care and expenditure.
A Widow Carrying an Unbearable Burden Alone
Kumud Sharma's husband had passed away around ten years ago, leaving her as the family's sole caregiver and support. The prolonged and expensive medical treatment gradually drained whatever financial resources the family had. With no recovery in sight for her son and the financial burden growing heavier by the day, those who knew her said she had been broken from within for a long time.
SP Sandeep Dhawal Confirms the Case
Bilaspur Superintendent of Police Sandeep Dhawal confirmed the incident, stating that a case of death by poisoning involving a mother and son has come to light. He added that a thorough investigation is currently underway.
Former Students and Acquaintances Mourn on Social Media
The news triggered a wave of grief on social media. A former student of Kumud Sharma wrote that the event was deeply saddening, recalling that Kumud Madam had taught at Girls School Arki and that her sudden loss was extremely painful. She described both Kumud Madam and her son as wonderful people. Another woman wrote on Facebook that Kumud Madam's husband had passed away ten years ago and that a great deal of money was spent on her son's treatment, but he could not recover. She added that Kumud Madam had been shattered from within.
