India, July 20 -- Five members of a family, including three children, died by suicide at their rented home in Gujarat's Ahmedabad by consuming a poisonous substance, police said on Sunday.

The deceased have been identified as Vipul Kanji Waghela (34), his wife Sonal Waghela (26), and their children - two daughters aged 11 and 5, and an 8-year-old son. The family hailed from Dholka, a town in Ahmedabad district, reported news agency ANI.

Police said that prima facie, it appears the family died by suicide after consuming poison inside their flat in Bavla near the city.

The incident occurred in Bagodara village, and police were informed about it around 2 AM, according to Ahmedabad (Rural) Superintendent of Police Om Prakash Jat, as quoted...