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2mo ago

UP Woman and Family Held Over Attempted Flour Poisoning

Forensic tests on the seized flour will establish whether sulphos was used to fuel a plot born of alleged domestic abuse.

During interrogation, Devi admitted mixing poison in the flour, police said.
The family became suspicious when a foul smell came from the flour while it was being kneaded for dinner (For representation only)

Overview

  • Malti Devi, her father Kallu Prasad and brother Bajrangi are in custody charged under IPC section 109 for attempted murder and section 61(2) for criminal conspiracy.
  • Seized wheat flour laced with sulphos has been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory for analysis to confirm the presence of the pesticide.
  • In custody, Devi admitted mixing aluminium phosphide into the dough, citing prolonged domestic disputes and alleged daily abuse as her motive.
  • Devi later told police she had acted alone and insisted her father and brother were wrongfully implicated, leading to extended interrogations.
  • Karari police are compiling evidence and awaiting lab results to file formal charges and prepare the case for trial.