UP: Man kills wife, 2 kids, dies by suicide over Eid gift dispute
Muzaffarnagar (UP) (PTI): A 32-year-old man on Tuesday allegedly poisoned his wife and their two minor children before dying by suicide at his residence here, police said, adding that the incident was reportedly linked to a dispute regarding an Eid gift.
The deceased have been identified as Irshad (32), his wife Noreen (30), their son Ahil (2) and a two-month-old daughter Aksha.
Senior Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar said upon receiving information, police rushed to the spot in the Sarwat locality and sent all four bodies for postmortem.
During the preliminary investigation, relatives told police that a dispute had arisen between the couple over giving an Eid gift to Irshad's sister, Shaheen, he said.
Following the altercation, Irshad, who was upset, allegedly poisoned his wife and children and later hanged himself from the ceiling in his room, the SSP said. Further investigation is underway.
According to the woman's family, Noreen married Irshad five years ago.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
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Bearys education announces ‘campus connect & talent hunt 2026,' offers up to 100% scholarships
Mangaluru: Bearys Education has announced the launch of its “Campus Connect & Talent Hunt 2026,” scheduled to be held on April 11 at the Bearys Knowledge Campus near Mangalore University in Innoli.
The initiative, aimed at promoting academic excellence and student empowerment, will offer scholarships of up to 100 percent on tuition fees for meritorious candidates.
The programme seeks to identify and support students aspiring to pursue Pre-University Course (PUC), degree, engineering and architecture programmes.
The event is open to students from SSLC (Class 10), PUC (Class 12), Diploma and ITI streams, along with their parents. Organisers said the day-long programme will focus on guidance, engagement and opportunities for students planning their academic future.
A Talent Hunt Examination will be conducted on April 11 at 9.30 am, with eligibility extended to students completing SSLC and PUC in 2026. Based on their performance, candidates will be considered for scholarships of up to 100 per cent.
The event will also feature a career guidance and counselling session led by Ameen-E-Mudassar, CEO of CIGMA. In addition, a technical and science expo showcasing student-led innovations, along with a food festival, will be organised as part of the programme.
Organisers stated that the initiative reflects the institution’s focus on quality education, personality development and integrity, while marking over 120 years of educational service.
Interested participants can register before April 8 by scanning the QR code provided in the official announcement (provided below) or by contacting 89704 96949, 81239 04351, or 99000 66888.
