A family tragedy has shaken Baloti village in the Sapotra sub-division of Karauli district after four members of the same household consumed a poisonous substance on Monday, leaving three dead and one critically ill in hospital. The deceased have been identified as Ramdayal Bairwa (45), his wife Rajbai Bairwa (41) and their son Laxminarayan Bairwa (25). The fourth family member, Vijayraj Bairwa (27), is undergoing treatment at Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, where doctors describe his condition as serious.
How the incident came to light
According to villagers, the family, residents of the Bairwa basti in Baloti, consumed the poisonous substance on Monday. As word spread through the neighbourhood, panic gripped the settlement. Locals lost no time in alerting the police, and a team from Sapotra police station soon reached the spot to assess the situation. Officers have since begun a detailed inspection of the site to determine what led the family to take this extreme step.
Family had been battling illness for a long time
Villagers say the family had been struggling with an ongoing illness for quite some time. The prolonged health troubles are believed to have left them under considerable mental stress, and it is being suggested that this strain may have driven them to the act. However, police officials have made clear that the exact cause behind the incident can only be confirmed once the investigation is complete. Officers are currently examining the family's circumstances, gathering statements from people in the area, and looking into every other angle that could explain what happened.
Grief grips the village as residents offer condolences
News of three funeral processions rising from a single home has plunged Baloti village into mourning. Large numbers of villagers have been arriving at the family's house to offer their condolences. Police have taken custody of all three bodies and initiated the necessary legal procedure. Evidence is also being collected from the scene to help take the investigation forward.
Vijayraj fighting for his life in Jaipur
The lone surviving member of the family, Vijayraj Bairwa, continues to receive treatment at Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, where his condition remains critical. Doctors are making every effort to save him, and police are keeping a close watch on updates about his health. Officials say the case remains under active investigation, and the full picture behind the tragedy will only emerge once the inquiry is complete. For now, police are keeping a close watch on the entire matter.
