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Delhi Family Hospitalised After Suspected Poisoning in Factory

Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential collective suicide attempt, with all four family members under medical observation.

The couple remains critical, but the children died during treatment, police said. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
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Overview

  • Hardeep Singh, his wife Harpreet Kaur, and their two teenage children were hospitalised after allegedly inhaling a poisonous substance at their bike horn factory in Sangam Park, Delhi.
  • The incident occurred on Monday morning, May 12, 2025, when the family arrived at their factory shed around 8:00 AM.
  • One of the children alerted relatives, who then contacted emergency services, leading to the family being rushed to two Delhi hospitals for treatment.
  • Delhi Police have classified the case as a suspected suicide attempt and have launched an investigation, including forensic analysis of the substance involved.
  • The case highlights recurring concerns about socioeconomic pressures and mental health challenges faced by small business owners in Delhi.