Mother Dies After Consuming Poison; Daughter Under Treatment in Coimbatore, Vadavalli Police Investigate

Coimbatore: A 65-year-old woman died after allegedly consuming poison along with her 33-year-old daughter at Padma Nagar near Vadavalli in Coimbatore on Monday, reportedly following a family dispute.

The deceased, Lakshmi, was the wife of the late Manohar. Her daughter Geetha is married to Nagaraj, and the couple has a son and a daughter. According to police, Lakshmi and Geetha allegedly consumed ground oleander seeds when they were alone at home. Geetha reportedly vomited and managed to expel the poison, while Lakshmi fell critically ill.

Geetha alerted the 108 ambulance service, and both were admitted to a hospital. However, Lakshmi died despite treatment, while Geetha continues to receive medical care.

Preliminary police inquiries indicate that the mother and daughter were distressed over family problems and concerns about their financial situation. Vadavalli police have registered a case under Section 194 of BNSS based on Geetha's complaint and are investigating the incident.