Family of three dies of burns

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A family of three died of burns at Thirumangalam this morning. The woman Shanthi (35) who was dejected over her husband’s drinking habit immolated herself and later plunged to embrace both her husband Thangapandian and daughter Janani, police said. . Thangapandian working in a tiffin centre used to come home drunk everyday. Getting irritated over this, Shanthi picked up a quarrel with him. In one such fight on Sunday night, she immolated herself and further hugged her 3-year-old daughter Janani and husband. All the three were rushed to Government Kilpauk Medical College and hospital where they succumbed to burn injuries. Based on a dying declaration from Thangapandian, police have registered a case and are investigating.

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