Five Of Family, Including Three Children, Found Dead In Greater Noida; Food Poisoning Suspected

Five members of a family, including three children aged between three and 11, were found dead at their home in Nagla Shri Padam village in Greater Noida’s Rabupura area on Saturday morning, with police suspecting possible food poisoning.

The deceased have been identified as Mahesh, 37, his wife Lalita, 35, and their children Laddu, 11, Mishti, seven, and Sakshat, three. Police said the exact cause of their deaths has not yet been established.

According to police, they received information about the incident at Rabupura police station on Saturday morning. Local police personnel, senior officers, an ambulance and a team from the food safety department rushed to the residence.

A forensic team and the police field unit inspected the scene and began collecting evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Family Reportedly Ate Noodles For Dinner

During the preliminary inquiry, neighbours and Mahesh’s mother reportedly told police that the family had eaten noodles the previous night. All five family members were found dead the following morning.

Frothing at the mouth was also reported, although officials have not confirmed its significance in establishing the cause of death.

Police said food poisoning was among the suspected causes, but cautioned that no conclusion could be reached until the post-mortem examinations and further scientific investigations were completed.

Forensic Examination Underway

The bodies are being sent for post-mortem examinations after the necessary legal formalities. Investigators are examining the available evidence to establish what led to the deaths.

The food safety department has also been involved in the investigation. Police said further action would depend on the findings of the medical and forensic examinations.

The cause of death remains unconfirmed.