PATNA, Dec. 17 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has started investigation into the mass suicide of four members of a Mahadalit family residing at Nawalpur Mishrauliya locality under Sakra police station in Muzaffarpur district, police said on Thursday.

The incident shocked the entire state as three girls, all minor, died along with their father.

The incident took place on early Monday when Amarnath Ram along with his five children, including three daughters, attempted suicide by hanging them and himself. He and three daughters died, while two sons survived . Sons later informed the neighbours who broke into the house.

The locals of the village said that Amarnath was dealing with poverty issues and after the death of his w...