Haryana : Tragic family poisoning in Panchkula; 7 dead in car

A heartbreaking incident has come to light from Panchkula, Haryana, where seven members of a single family lost their lives after consuming poison inside a parked car. The tragedy unfolded last night when six people, including three children, were found dead inside the vehicle. A seventh person was discovered near the car in a critical condition, reportedly saying, "I will also die within five minutes." Neighbors were shocked to hear this and immediately alerted the police, who rushed the survivor to the hospital.

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The deceased have been identified as members of the family of 42-year-old Praveen Mittal. Originally from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, the family was visiting Panchkula for a spiritual event. It is believed they took poison after facing severe financial difficulties.

Reports suggest that the family was struggling with debt and had tried to find hotel rooms in Panchkula the previous night but were unsuccessful. Desperate and distressed, they decided to end their lives by consuming poison inside the car. The family included elderly parents, two daughters, and a son.