Mangaluru: Former Minister Oscar Fernandes' family on Thursday condemned the viral fake news about his death and confirmed that he was being treated at Yenepoya Hospital in the city.

The family added he was under observation in ICU of the hospital.

The family spoke to Vartha Bharati and urged people to not spread rumors and fake news about the senior Congress leader's health.

A viral message across social media platform claimed that the former minister has passed away.

The family also urged people to pray for his well-being.

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Bengaluru: Mystery shrouded the death of a young woman who was found with her throat and wrist slit on Wednesday.

Prabhudhya (21), who was studying in second PUC, lived with her mother and brother. She was found dead in the bathroom of her house in Subrahmanyapura on Wednesday evening with her throat and wrist slit, police said.

The incident came to light around 7 pm on Wednesday.

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The PUC student is said to have died of excess bleeding.

Bengaluru South Division DCP Lokesh B Jagalasar said an investigation is on and would cover all aspects of the incident.

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