80-year-old homoeopathic doctor ends life, wife critical after consuming poison
Suicide
Nagpur: In a tragic incident, an 80-year-old homeopathy doctor allegedly died by suicide while his 70-year-old wife is battling for her life after the elderly couple consumed poison at their residence in Samarth Nagari. The couple lived alone and were reportedly suffering from health problems and struggling emotionally due to their unfulfilled dreams for their children and grandchildren.
According to police, the duo allegedly consumed poison in what appears to be a suicide pact. The doctor was found unconscious on the porch of their home, with froth coming from his mouth. He was rushed to AIIMS Hospital, where he was declared dead. His wife found in a critical condition, was taken to GB Hospital in Ambazari for treatment and is currently in critical condition.
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Three suicide notes written by the doctor's handwriting were recovered from the house by the police, one addressed to the police and the other two to their son and married daughter. In the note left for the police, the couple made it clear that no one should be held responsible for their decision to end their lives. The other notes reflected their disappointment over their deteriorating health and the pain of not being able to see their dreams fulfilled.
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