pesticide poisoning
Tragic Vacation Turns Fatal: Family of 4 Dies in Turkey with Suspected Pesticide Poisoning in Hotel
Nov 19, 2025 06:36 pm CST
A Turkish-German family of four died during their vacation in Istanbul after initially suspected food poisoning, but new evidence points to toxic pesticide exposure in their hotel. Investigations reveal that pest control chemicals used to treat bed bugs may have reached their room through ventilation, resulting in the deaths of two young children and both parents within days of exposure. Authorities continue investigating the incident which has implicated hotel management and pest control employees.
15-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies by Suicide After Consuming Pesticide in West Bengal
Nov 12, 2025 07:28 pm CST
A 15-year-old rape victim from West Bengal's West Midnapore district died 18 days after consuming pesticide, reportedly due to social stigma and fear. The accused, who employed the girl at his factory, has been arrested and remains in judicial custody. The victim's family suspects she was driven to suicide by taunts from locals or the accused's family, and they are demanding severe punishment for abetting suicide.
Deadly Pesticide Exposure in Gwalior: 4-Year-Old Dies, Family Critical After Inhaling Aluminum Phosphide Fumes
Nov 04, 2025 02:46 pm CST
A tragic incident in Gwalior resulted in the death of a 4-year-old boy and left three family members critical after they inhaled toxic fumes from aluminum phosphide pesticide tablets improperly stored with grain. The restricted chemical, which releases deadly phosphine gas when exposed to moisture, was illegally purchased by the landlord for domestic grain storage, highlighting dangerous regulatory gaps in hazardous substance control.