The family of the victim who died after consuming drug-laced beverages handed to them by a woman accused of murder has publicly criticized the police for their handling of the investigation. They stated that they were unaware of the full extent of the circumstances leading to the deaths until informed by news reports. The victim’s legal representative highlighted that if the police had acted promptly when the first victim became incapacitated, the second death could potentially have been prevented. They argued that the police failed in their initial response and investigation by not apprehending the suspect sooner, despite receiving prior reports of suspicious activity involving the suspect.

The police have acknowledged some delays in confirming evidence but justified their actions by citing the need for more concrete evidence such as autopsy results before they could act decisively. The family lawyer emphasized that the communication between the police and the victims' families was inadequate, resulting in them learning critical details about the case from the media instead of from the police directly. This lack of transparency and timely communication from law enforcement has raised serious concerns about their operational protocols in such sensitive cases.

In response to the criticism, police officials stated that they did provide details of the investigation when the family visited the police station and claimed that they communicated further over the phone prior to the media reports. This incident highlights the ongoing debate about police accountability and communication in cases involving serious crimes, especially when the welfare of victims and their families is at stake.