Congress leader commits suicide with family in Chhattisgarh: poisoned with wife and 2 sons; The house was locked outside when the neighbors arrived

Congress leader Pancharam Yadav (66) committed suicide by consuming poison along with his family in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa. The deceased also include the Congress leader's wife and two sons. The cause of suicide is not yet known. The case is from City Kotwali area. According to the information, Pancharam Yadav was the former secretary of the district congress committee. He consumed the poison along with his wife Dinesh Nandani Yadav (55), sons Sooraj Yadav (27) and Neeraj Yadav (32). All the four were admitted to the district hospital, but were referred to Bilaspur as their condition was critical. Fearing suicide due to debt, Neeraj Yadav died during treatment at Sims Hospital. Pancharam Yadav, Dinesh Nandani Yadav and Suraj Yadav died at RB Hospital. The police has determined the route and intensified the investigation. The cause of poisoning is not yet known. It is suspected that he took this step due to debt problems. People close said that their debt has increased in the market. Pancharam was also telling people that he was worried because of huge debts. Congress leader Pancharam Yadav, who locked the main gate before committing suicide, was doing contract work. With this he started a fabrication business with his sons, but the whole family was troubled by losses and debts. After drinking the poison, the main gate was locked to prevent anyone from finding out. All had also switched off their mobiles. According to information, a girl from the neighborhood used to visit the Congress leader's house. When she went to their house at 12 noon on Friday, she found it locked. After this he called from the back door. No one opened the door. In such a situation, the girl was afraid that something untoward might happen. After this he informed the people. Neighbors and relatives rushed to the hospital When neighbors and relatives went inside the house at around 7 pm, they found everyone lying in a critical condition. He was foaming at the mouth. There was also vomiting. He was admitted to the district hospital at around 8 pm with the help of people.

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