Poisonous gas from pesticide spray kills child in Gwalior:Toxic fumes formed while protecting wheat from insect; three family members fell unconscious

A four-year-old boy died after inhaling poisonous gas that formed during a pesticide spray in Pritam Vihar Colony, Gola Ka Mandir area of Gwalior. The child’s parents and sister were found unconscious and have been admitted to a hospital. Pesticide sprayed to protect stored wheat According to police, the house owner had sprayed a sulphos-based pesticide in the porch area to protect stored wheat from insects. After spraying, he closed all the doors and windows, unintentionally trapping the toxic fumes inside. The tenant family living in two rooms adjacent to the porch was exposed to the poisonous gas. The house owner himself lived on the third floor. Family found unconscious amid strong odour Around noon on Monday, the house owner came downstairs and noticed a strong foul smell spreading across the house. When he checked the tenants’ rooms, he found the four-year-old child, his sister, and their parents lying unconscious. With the help of neighbours, the family was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared the child dead. The other three are undergoing treatment and remain under medical observation. Police and forensic team begin investigation A team of forensic experts, led by Akhilesh Bhargava, inspected the spot to collect evidence. Police have taken the child’s body into custody and launched a detailed investigation into the incident. Officials suspect that improper handling of pesticides and lack of ventilation led to the build-up of toxic gas inside the home. Authorities urge caution in handling pesticides Following the incident, local authorities have urged residents to exercise caution while spraying pesticides, especially in enclosed spaces. Experts say that pesticides containing sulphos or phosphine compounds can quickly release fatal gases if used indoors without proper ventilation.