Tragedy in Belagavi: Three youngsters die of asphyxiation after lighting charcoal fire; one critical
_vb_26.jpeg)
Belagavi: In a tragic incident reported from Aman Nagar in Belagavi city, three youths died of suffocation, while a fourth is fighting for his life, after they lit a charcoal fire inside a closed room to combat the cold weather.
According to reports, the four youths had returned to their room after attending a function. Due to the dropping temperatures in Belagavi, they lit charcoal to keep the room warm before going to sleep. As they slept, the room filled with smoke, leading to oxygen depletion.
Consequently, three of the young men suffocated to death on the spot, while the fourth was found in an unconscious state.
The deceased have been identified as, Rihan (22), Mohin Nalband (23), Sarfaraz Harappanahalli (22).
The fourth youth, identified as Shahanawaz (19), is currently in critical condition and undergoing treatment.
Upon receiving information about the incident, personnel from the Malmaruti Police Station rushed to the spot to conduct an inspection. Local MLA Asif Seth also visited the scene to offer condolences to the grieving families.
A case has been registered at the Malmaruti Police Station, and further investigations are underway.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Davanagere: Students complain to ADC after finding worm in hostel idli-sambar
Davanagere: Students of Dr B.R. Ambedkar Post-Matric Hostel at SPS Nagar on Budal Road filed a complaint with the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) after allegedly finding a worm in the idli-sambar served to them.
The students brought a plate of the food to the ADC to highlight the issue. They alleged that unhygienic items such as hair, small stones, sticks and insects are being found in the food regularly.
They also complained that neither the kitchen staff nor the hostel warden was taking the issue seriously.
Responding to the complaint, ADC Sheelvant Shivakumar assured the students that action would be taken if lapses were found. He said he would visit the hostel soon to inspect the kitchen and check whether food is being served as per the approved menu.
