‘He abused us’: Navy man’s wife, 3 children consume rat poison in Faridabad
The wife and three children of an Indian Navy employee attempted suicide in Faridabad after allegedly suffering from physical abuse and verbal harassment. The family was rushed to a hospital for treatment, and police have initiated an investigation into the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights critical issues regarding domestic violence and the mental health impact of abusive household environments in India.
FARIDABAD: The wife and three children of an Indian Navy employee allegedly attempted suicide after enduring physical abuse by him in Faridabad's Surya Vihar Phase 2 on Sunday, officials said.The woman and her children allegedly consumed rat poison at their home. When their condition deteriorated, the woman's daughter called 112 seeking police assistance.A police team reached the spot and rushed the family to a local civil hospital. A senior police officer said doctors referred all four to a hospital in Delhi for further treatment.According to news agency PTI, Sunil, who hails from Bihar, works in the Indian Navy and often stays away from home for extended periods because of his posting in Delhi. His wife, Mala, works in the marketing department of a private company.The couple has three children.
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