Hyderabad shocker: Woman poisons 11-month-old son before suicide; faced marital disputes

HYDERABAD: A 27-year-old woman in Hyderabad allegedly poisoned her 11-month-old son before dying by suicide at her home near Meerpet on Friday, police said.Authorities said the woman, identified as Sushmitha, had been facing marital disputes with her husband, Yashwanth Reddy. According to police, she allegedly administered poison to her son, Ashwanth Nandan Reddy, and subsequently ended her own life. Sushmitha’s mother, Lalitha, 50, discovered the deaths and reportedly attempted suicide. She is now receiving treatment at a local hospital.Bitha Sanjeeva Reddy, Sushmitha’s uncle, filed a complaint following the incident. Police have registered a case and are investiating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.