Stories
Thane Woman Dies After Consuming Rat Poison While Son Attended Dahi Handi
N
News18•20-09-2026, 21:28
Thane Woman Dies After Consuming Rat Poison While Son Attended Dahi Handi
- •Shobha Vasudev Dalvi, 69, from Kalyan, Thane, died at Sion Hospital in Mumbai on September 9 after consuming rat poison mixed with rice on September 5.
- •Dalvi, reportedly dealing with mental health issues, consumed the poison while her son was away attending Dahi Handi celebrations.
- •Her son took her to a local hospital, which then referred her to Sion Hospital for advanced treatment.
- •Police registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) on September 18 after examining hospital records and the son's statement, who did not suspect foul play.
- •In a separate incident, a minor girl in Telangana's Khammam district died after allegedly consuming rat poison following harassment by two youths.
Key Questions Answered
Shobha Vasudev Dalvi died after consuming rat poison mixed with cooked rice at her home while her son was away attending Dahi Handi celebrations.
She passed away on September 9 while undergoing treatment at Sion Hospital in Mumbai, four days after consuming the rat poison on September 5.
Police registered an Accidental Death Report on September 18 after examining hospital records and recording the son's statement, in which he stated he did not suspect any criminal activity.
