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Mangaluru: 5-year-old Shannel D'Souza dies after falling from 8th floor of Shaktinagar apartment

  •   Thu, May 31 2018 10:57:34 AM

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, May 31: In a tragic incident, a young girl died after falling from the eighth floor of a residential building at Shaktinagar here on Wednesday May 30.

The deceased has been identified as Shannel Janicia D'Souza, aged five-and-a-half years, daughter of Wilson and Alithia D'Souza.

She fell from the balcony of the family's flat on the 8th floor of the building, it is said.

Sources said that Shannel was sleeping in her bedroom. As she was fast asleep, her mother Alithia went outside for sometime. In the meanwhile, Shannel woke up, went to the balcony and climbed on the grills. As the grills were not fully put up, she lost her balance and fell, sources said.

Police said that she landed on the empty verandah of the second floor and sustained critical injuries on her head and chest. She was immediately rushed to KMC hospital, where she passed away by evening. 

Shannel's father Wilson works in Sharjah. The mother and daughter were staying in a rented flat at Classique Sapphire Apartments in Shaktinagar.

A case has been registered in Kankanady police station against flat owner Veena Saldanha and general power of attorney holder Valerian Monteiro on charges of negligence for not putting up full-length grills on the balcony.
  

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  • I'm 2nd pu, Shantinagar

    Wed, Apr 29 2020

    Sad to hear this ..... Even I'm sad and facing difficulties

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  • Sr.Flevy, Kulur/Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 01 2018

    Dear parents please accept our heartfelt condolences May the little Angel shannels soul rest in peace Our prayers are with you at this painful time

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  • Gangadhar A M, Mangalore Suvarna residency Tharaithota

    Fri, Jun 01 2018

    IT IS A LESSON TO ALL THE BUILDERS AND THE LICENCING AUTHORITIES. MAKE FULL LENGTH GRILLS COMPULSORY FOR ALL APARTMENTS. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST CASE. EVEN ACTRESSES DIVYA BHARATI AND NIVEDITA JAIN REPORTEDLY FELL FROM OPEN BALCONIES AND MET THE DEATH.

    MAKE CLOSED GRILL BALCONIES MUST.

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  • Gangadhar A M, Mangalore Suvarna residency Tharaithota

    Fri, Jun 01 2018

    IT IS A LESSON TO ALL THE BUILDERS AND THE LICENCING AUTHORITIES. MAKE FULL LENGTH GRILLS COMPULSORY FOR ALL APARTMENTS. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST CASE. EVEN ACTRESSES DIVYA BHARATI AND NIVEDITA JAIN REPORTEDLY FELL FROM OPEN BALCONIES AND MET THE DEATH.

    MAKE CLOSED GRILL BALCONIES MUST.

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  • Gunapal Kunder, Navi Mumbai

    Fri, Jun 01 2018

    Pray for the departed Soul of the Angel Rest In Peace and give strength to the bereaved family to to withstand loss.

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  • Annie, Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 01 2018

    The mother is responsible for the childs death due to her own carelessness. Why blame the flat owner? My parents never left sight of me when I was a kid! Anyways, R.I.P

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  • Well wisher, Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 01 2018

    Please don't comment such nonsense without knowing the complete fact. If the heartbroken mother were to ever read this, it would kill her even more. You don't know the kind of bond the mother and child shared. They were inseparable. It is easier to sit behind the computer and point fingers without knowing facts. Shame on a woman like you. How heartless and arrogant.

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  • abdul jabbar, Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 01 2018

    What are you talking ? She is right.The mother's carelessness costed her big time.No sane person will leave behind a sleeping child at home and go out.RIP Shannel

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  • Jeswita, Kulshekar

    Thu, May 31 2018

    RIP shannu baba

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Thu, May 31 2018

    May your soul RIP baby!!
    Very unfortunate and tragic incident!! Empathize with the grieving parents!!

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  • SUNNY DSOUZA, MARNIMIKATTE MANGALORE

    Thu, May 31 2018

    RIP

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  • Cynthia, Mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Rest in peace sweet shannel..so sad. Condolences to the parents of Shannen.

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  • Navin Shetty, Manipal/ Bahrain

    Thu, May 31 2018

    What a tragedy, RIP angel.

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  • KUSUMA KUMARI G, Nellore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Dont know what to say. Feeling very sad/ All I can say is never leave children alone in appartments My condolneces Feeling very sad

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  • Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    RIP angel...

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  • Rathan, Mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    RIP little Angel
    Yesterday Nidhi passed away due to heavy rains some DW readers wanted to connect it to the nature's reaction "Sweep by BJP " where r they now why don't they react same comments in this situation ? Just because the religion of the victim is different ?useless fellows

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  • Rita, Germany

    Thu, May 31 2018

    @Rathan managlore,because comments doesnt bring the dead child back.In a sad moments that doesnt pass too.understand please.RIP dear angel .heartfelt sympathy to the parents.This shows even when child is fast asleep,shouldnt leave them alone.They are children .mind is not developed as adults.sad incident.

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  • Max, Bengalaru

    Fri, Jun 01 2018

    May the lil one's soul RIP and God give strength to the family during his hour of grief. Rathan you are right. Such comments are disturbing. People drag in religion and politics to each and everything. It is very sad and it reflects the sick mentality of such people.

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  • Sandesh, Mangalore, Oman

    Fri, Jun 01 2018

    Ratan and Max, without your RIP that innocent soul will rest in peace and doesn't need your type of poisonous minded condolence to already saddened parents.

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  • Max, Bengalaru

    Fri, Jun 01 2018

    Sandesh, Mangalore, Oman.. my friend truth is bitter sometimes... try to swallow it.

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  • Santhu BIRUVE, Mumbai/Udupi

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Very sad and unfortunate incident. RIP little angel.

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  • J P James, Bajpe / Puchall

    Thu, May 31 2018

    My heartfelt condolences to small angel sad to know that she is no more,I don’t know why they are charging JP Monteiro, I know him personally he is very quiet man with humble background, don’t worry Monteiro I m with you, I know you’re going some personal problems don’t worry I am with you,

    J P James
    Bajpe / Puchall

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  • Clifford Correa, Pune/Kuwait

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Sad to hear the news of this tragic fall from the balcony. May her soul Rest in Peace.
    May God strengthen the family to bear this loss of their sweet child

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  • Rajesh, Mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Rip.
    Case should be filled against the builder as they have not taken safety measures like not putting grill and for poor quality of construction.

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  • PenMightierThanTheSword!, Mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Rajesh, Mangalore — agree wit you 100%. Builders get away with shoddy construction and innocent lives are lost! Rest in peace beautiful little Angel, God wanted another Angel in heaven!

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  • neil, UK

    Thu, May 31 2018

    RIP little angel. May the good lord give strenghth to the family to bear the pain of tragedy. So sad.

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  • Gyalien Lasrado Suaris, Mangalore/Dubai

    Thu, May 31 2018

    My heartfelt condolences to you Alitha and Wilson.
    Very sad and shocking to hear the news.
    God bless the parents who have lost a part of themselves.
    Very easy to comment and blame the mother for the tragedy occurred.
    She herself knows what she's goin through. This is the time we need to help her rise each time she falls and dry her endless tears.
    Rest In Peace baby Shanelle.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Very sad news about the unexpected demise of young kid Shannel.May her soul rest in peace and her parents to provide required strength by God to face this tragic incident.

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  • Albert sequeiraa, Bondel, Mangalore.

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Rip to Shannen. Sympathy and condelences to the parents. Every forgotten their responsibility. Otherwise nothing would have happened. A lesson to all of us.

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  • FLORA DSOUZA, Kalmady - Jerimeri (Mumbai)

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Angel Shannel you are a beautiful Roce... May be your presence is very much required in the garden of heaven and Almighty Lord Jesus with his wide open hands welcomed you... Rest in peace ... Dear Lord please give needed strength and courage to sustain this irreperable loss to her parents. Feeling very sad about them.

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  • Samantha Lewis, Mangalore / Dubai

    Thu, May 31 2018

    May God give strength to the parents to bear this loss. Its an accident, people dont have any right to blame any one. Just put yourself in that mothers shoes and think.

    Putting a case on Landlord and on the person holding POA is another blunder, caveat de emptor. Buyer be beware. No one forced the tenant to rent the place. Let us pray for this family than finding faults on others cost.

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  • Fr Felix Monteiro, Mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    PLEASE ACCEPT MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES DEAR PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF ANGELIC BABY SHANNEL. SO SAD AND HEART BEATING INCIDENT. IT WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED.

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  • EULALIA DSOUZA, MANGALURU

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Very shocking n saddening news really. Rest in Peace little angel Shannel. Dear Parents kindly accept our sincere ad heartfelt condolences on this unbelievable loss.
    Police department : Why case against house owner or GPA holder? Isn't that height of stupidity? Why don't you hold occupants responsible for the accident. I am responsible for my own children's safety and not a third party. When any parents know they have a small kid & flat balcony is not safe, either you secure the balcony with proper grills or keep that balcony locked always. I do not understand idea of booking a case against owner or GPA holder? Sounds unreasonably crazy.
    How can a mother leave a 5 year old child at home alone n go out of the house ? Even if you do have to go, ensure you have secured your child's safety first.

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  • Arman, DUBAI

    Thu, May 31 2018

    INDEED SAD / HURTING INCIDENTS SINCE TWO DAYS. YESTERDAY NIDHI.. TODAY SHANNEL. OH ALLAH SAVE / PROTECT EACH & EVERY KID. YOU ARE THE BEST PROTECTOR.

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  • Joyce D'Souza, Kinnigoly / Bandra/ Dubai

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Very sad to to know about this little child's death. Please do not blame the mother as she has not done it on purpose.
    May God bless the parents of this child and give them the courage to bear this great loss. May little Shannel's soul rest in peace.

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  • aironero, mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    May her soul rest in peace.

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  • Franky, Mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Its becoz of people opting heigher floor apartments. With unsafe balcony.

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  • S P Rai, Mangalore/Muscat

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Very sad news. May her soul rest in peace.

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  • Eva, Kirem

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Safety is the need of hour in mangalore. As I am an ex employee of a safety department i always see everywhere deficits in safety. Accidents never tell us before happening so MCC itself should become watchdog on roads, buildings and other areas. Recently when i passed by Mangalore in one of the building i saw existing grills have been taken off to give a good approach to the basement commercial area but how dangerous it is. Is there any safety patrolling in the city to report?

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  • Deekshitha, Mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Very Sad..
    May her soul Rest In Peace..

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  • Melvin, Australia

    Thu, May 31 2018

    It is sad that the young life was lost and we can’t bring her back
    Rest In Peace dear child

    The balcony is fitted with half grill and remaining area with glass lockable windows. Cannot just put the blame on the owner. Owner has done the best to make the place safe for anyone to live.
    The corporation should be booked for issuing occupancy certificate if the flat was deemed unsafe.
    Looks like police is harassing the power of attorney holder.

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  • Roy D' Silva, Cordel / Dubai

    Thu, May 31 2018

    RIP Angel.. Have seen apartments built in Mangalore, when ready for sale mostly the grills of the Balcony will be approximately upto our waist level.. Once bought then the owner can raise it and most of them construct it for safety reasons.. The Builder of this apartments in KC Naik whereas the owner of the land is Valerian Monteiro and it is inappropriate to hold the owner responsible for not putting up full-length grills on the balcony. God give the strength to the Alithia D'Souza to bear the loss and the owner the strength to go through the legal issues.

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  • Ripson, Mangalore / Dubai

    Thu, May 31 2018

    RIP Shannel. This is so unfortunate and sad. Mother should have taken some responsibility if she had to go out and at least closed the door leading to the Balcony. Just two days ago read a news from France where similar irresponsibility was shown by a Father. But luckily there was a man who climbed four floors and rescued the little child heroically.

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  • roy pinto, mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    SAD NEWS
    MAY HE SOUL REST IN PEACE .
    GOD PLEASE GIVE STRENGTH TO THE PARENTS FOR THERE LOSS.
    PLEASE DEAR PARENTS TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN THEY ONLY ARE OUR LIFE .

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  • Anand Kumar, Mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Why case only against owners? Wasn't the mother aware of the grills? Why did she leave the child alone unattended in the flat? In US and Canada for example, the parents cannot leave a child unattended at home and have to hire a baby sitter if they have to do so.
    It is ridiculoud to blame the owners only. Why did the parents rent such a flat? Especially if they would be leaving the child alone in it?

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  • Wilma dsouza, Moodbidri

    Thu, May 31 2018

    May god grant little angel eternal peace..

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Stop buying fancy flats where there is no minimum safety for children, our first priority has to be safety rest all secondary, very sad incident for little one for elders faults,

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  • CHRISTINE, MANGALORE

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Unbearable pain to parents. Especially mother. RIP shannel.

    Mother lost her only daughter and she will be blamed by everybody.

    Let Good God give them strength to bear.

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  • sat, mlr

    Thu, May 31 2018

    RIP dear... Parents need to be very careful, think like a child and identify the risk factor and find solution...

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  • Naveen D'souza, Mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    RIP Little Angle. Responsibility is builders and Parents.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, May 31 2018

    RIP Angel ...

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  • R Lobo, Kuwait

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Cost cutting method by some of the builders but reducing the height of the grills. We need authority to check all the grill heights in all the existing and upcoming apartments and it should be minimum of one and half meter.

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  • IVAN, Mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    It is very sad that a angel is lost. May her soul rest in peace.

    Secondly, This is stupidity on part of police registering case against the owner of the building and the GPA holder. All the builders has to obtain a apartment completion certificate and occupancy certificate from the city corporation. In this case if city corporation has issued these certificates then police has to register a case against the city corporation officials who issued the certificate and not the owner of the flat.

    If city corporation has not issued these two certificates the flat will not be registered by the registration officer in the name Veena Saldanha and she will not become the legal owner of that flat and she cannot give a GAP to some one.

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  • Anisam, Shakthinagara

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Totally agree with u. Same situation in their other project Pearl in shakthinagara. No grills. 15th floor if u go for any party, it's a big mouth hole. All ducts open and no grills. Wall is just about 5 to 6ft. Rest is open. Inside flats nor in the common areas there are no grills. Builders assure so many things while booking the flat, but they bribe and make the corporation to give the completion certificate. This is our corrupt Govt.

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  • Yamby, Qatar / Mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Inna lillahi va inna ilahi raajioon....

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  • Sandra, Dubai

    Thu, May 31 2018

    RIP little Angel .. still cant understand why parents dont take care of there children ?

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  • Praveen, Mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    No parents wants their children to be dead. Tragedy and accidents can happen any time and to any one.
    UAE is most advanced county . still why so many children's died falling from buildings.

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  • santhosh, kadri

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Sad News
    May her soul rest in peace.

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  • judith, mumbai

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Very sad and unfortunate news. May the little angel RIP...Amen

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  • ray, Mangalore

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Sad news..RIP!!!

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  • Asumtha Oswald, Kudupu

    Thu, May 31 2018

    Dear parents please accept our heartfull condolences May the little angel shannels soul rest in peace Our prayers are with you at this painful time

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