Surat : The mysterious deaths of three young girls from Sachin Pali village in Surat have left their families devastated and the community in shock. The deceased, identified as Amrut (14), Anita (12), and Durga (9), were reportedly suffocated by toxic fumes while warming themselves with a wood fire near their home. Although initial speculation suggested food poisoning from ice cream consumption, police investigations now lean toward smoke inhalation as the primary cause.
Residents of Sachin Pali village reported that the girls were trying to keep warm by burning wood and other materials outside their home. Unfortunately, the smoke produced toxic fumes, leading to the tragic incident. Another girl, Sheela, Durga’s younger sister, was present at the scene but survived after receiving timely medical care.
Sheela recounted, “We were feeling cold and lit a fire to warm ourselves. Two of the girls had eaten ice cream earlier. Suddenly, we started feeling dizzy and vomiting, so we ran home.”
The girls were rushed to local hospitals after exhibiting symptoms of fever, vomiting, and unconsciousness. Two succumbed to their symptoms in a private hospital, while Durga passed away later at Surat Civil Hospital.
Family Devastation
The families of the deceased are grappling with immense loss. Amrut, the only daughter of laborer Ram Balak Mahato, was a beloved sister among four siblings. Anita’s father works for a private company, while Durga’s parents are daily wage laborers. The tragedy has left these working-class families shattered.
Surat Municipal Corporation Mayor Daxesh Mavani visited the grieving families at the hospital, offering condolences and assurance of support. “The exact cause will be determined after the postmortem and police investigation. We will provide all possible assistance to the affected families,” said Mavani.
Medical Investigation Underway
Dr. Ketan Nayak, Resident Medical Officer (RMO) at Surat Civil Hospital, emphasized the need for a detailed postmortem report to determine the precise cause of death. “There’s evidence of smoke inhalation and conflicting reports about ice cream consumption.
