Mandya: 18 people including 14 children were in Sunday hospitalised after they reportedly ate poisonous seeds that grew on a plant on fence.

The incident was reported from Doddegowdanakoppalu in Srirangapatna of Mandya District on Sunday.

The victims have been identified as Chiranth (14), Diganth (9), Shreya (6), Tarun (10), Vasharm (11), Ajith (10), Roza (11), Sharun (5), Janith (9), Darshan (16), Chethan (16), Yashwanth (12), Shiva (36), Mariyayya (70), Venkatesh (65) Gauramma (38), Sinchana (16), Marinangayya (55).

All the victims were rushed to hospital after they accidentally consumed poisonous seeds.

All the children and other victims were later taken to Cheluvamba Hospital in Mysuru for further treatment.

A case in this regard has been registered at Srirangapatna Rural Police Station.

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More than 200 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 are confirmed dead, MEA—The Ministry of External Affairs have informed the Upper house of the Parliament: Rajya Sabha.

In a written response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has stated that at least 202 Indians are reported to have joined the Russian army. Among these recruited personnels, 26 have lost their lives; while, seven individuals have been reported missing by Russian authorities. He added that the remains of two deceased Indian nationals were cremated in Russia.

Singh noted that the sustained diplomatic efforts by the Indian government have led to the early discharge of 119 individuals. He further added that the discussions are going smoothly with the Russians to secure the release of the remaining personnel, with efforts underway to facilitate the early discharge of 50 more Indian nationals.

According to the minister, the Union government is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt return of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army. The issue, he said, is being addressed at multiple levels, including interactions between senior leaders, ministers, and officials of both countries.

The said disclosure was made in response to queries raised by Saket Gokhale, the MP of Trinamool Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the MP of INC, regarding the number of Indians allegedly recruited into the military service in Russia; Along with the details of deaths and missing persons reported since 2022.