Poisoning suspected in death of Shiroor Swamiji: KMC Medical Superintendent
Udupi: The Medical Superintendent of Manipal’s KMC expressed doubt over the death of the Shiroor Mutt seer Lakshmivara Tirtha Swamiji who passed away this morning and said the Swamiji might have died by poisoning.
“There was excessive bleeding from his body. There is a suspicion of poisoning. The police have been informed about this incident,” Dr. Avinash Shetty, Medical Superintendent of KMC Hospital said.
“The Shiroor shree was brought to the hospital in serious condition on July 18. Multiple organ failure was found. He was treated at a private hospital in Udupi before being admitted to KMC. We worked hard to save him. But he did not respond to treatment and died at 8:30 this morning,” Dr.Avinash Shetty said.
An autopsy of the dead body of the Swamiji will be conducted as poisoning has been suspected. Therefore, it is sent to the hospital mortuary. After the post-mortem, the body will be taken to Sri Krishna Mutt.
A large number of people gathered at the KMC Hospital in Manipal soon after the news of the seer’s death was spread. Police bandobast has been provided on the spot.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
