Rajasthan: A village in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur district was left in shock after two sisters were found dead at their home just hours before their wedding ceremonies were scheduled to take place.

The sisters, aged 25 and 23, were preparing for their weddings when the incident occurred early in the morning. Family members reportedly found them unconscious and rushed them to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared them dead.

Preliminary information suggests that the two may have consumed a toxic substance, but police have said the exact cause of death will be confirmed after a post-mortem examination. No note explaining the circumstances has been recovered so far.

Authorities have begun an investigation and are questioning relatives and others connected to the family to understand what led to the tragedy.

The sudden deaths have deeply affected the local community, as preparations for the wedding had been underway just hours before the incident came to light.