Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal
Bantwal, Oct 26: In a tragic incident, a nine-year-old boy lost his life after a rope accidentally got entangled around his neck while he was playing at his residence in Kukkipadi here on Sunday, October 25.
According to a complaint filed by the boy's uncle, Jayananda (42), he heard loud screams from his brother Ananda Poojary's house, which is located adjacent to his own. Upon rushing to the spot, Jayananda found his nine-year-old nephew completely unresponsive. The boy was reportedly playing near a window when a rope accidentally tightened around his neck, causing asphyxiation.
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The family immediately rushed the boy to a hospital, where doctors examined him and declared him brought dead.
A case of unnatural death has been registered at the Punjalkatte police station under section 194 of the BNSS 2023. Further investigation is underway.