In a heartbreaking incident on Sunday, July 21, three members of a family were found dead under mysterious circumstances at the Akruti Apartments in Czech colony Sanathnagar.

Initially it was suspected that they had been electrocuted. It was assumed that one family member had been electrocuted first and that the others had died during a rescue attempt.

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However, recent reports have shed new light on the tragedy. Doctors say the deaths were caused by carbon monoxide poisoning.

The victims, identified as R. Venkatesh (59), his wife Madhavi (52) and their son Harikrishna (25), lost consciousness and succumbed to the deadly gas while they were in the bathroom.

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Carbon monoxide, a colourless, tasteless and odourless gas, is often released by gas-fired heating appliances and can render people unconscious within minutes.

It’s a developing story and more details are awaited.

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