Tragedy in Surat: Generator Fumes Suspected in Deaths of Three Senior Citizens

A shocking incident was reported in Bhatha village of Surat, where three senior citizens were found dead inside a room. Initial investigations suggest that the tragedy may have been caused by inhalation of toxic fumes from a running generator kept inside the closed room. A police team rushed to the spot upon receiving information about the incident.

Generator Left Running Overnight; Smoke Filled the Room

According to preliminary reports, the generator was left on throughout the night, and its smoke filled the unventilated room. This is believed to have caused suffocation, leading to the deaths of one man and two women. All three deceased individuals were senior citizens who were sleeping in the same room at the time.

When family members arrived at the house in the morning, they found all three unresponsive. Police are currently investigating whether the cause of death was due to generator fumes or other factors. The bodies were sent to Civil Hospital for post-mortem. The exact cause of death will be confirmed once the forensic (FSL) and post-mortem reports are available.

Victims Identified

• Balubhai Patel (Dhodia), Age 56
  
• Sitaben Patel, Age 77
  
• Vedaben Patel, Age 60

Family Statement: “They Were Here for a Ritual Visit After Mother’s Death”

Sunil Patel (Dhodia), son of the deceased Babubhai, stated that his father, grandmother, and aunt were sleeping in the room. “When I woke up in the morning and opened the door, I found them unresponsive. I immediately asked others to call 108 and inform everyone,” he said.

Sunil added, “My mother had passed away a month ago, and as per our tradition, my grandmother and aunt had come to mark the one-month ritual. They arrived just yesterday. I came here five days ago. My father lived alone here, while I reside in Ichhapore.”

Police Statement: Strong Odour Detected Inside the Room

PI K.L. Gade of Pal Police Station said they received a call early morning reporting the deaths of three people in Bhatha village. “The location is near a cricket ground and farm, where the family served as watchkeepers. Upon arrival, we found an elderly man and two women dead inside the locked room. A generator was running inside,” he said.

“When we opened the door, a strong stench came out,” he added. Preliminary investigation revealed that the room had no proper ventilation, and smoke from the generator likely accumulated inside, causing suffocation. The exact cause of death will be confirmed based on FSL and post-mortem reports.