Daijiworld Media Network - Sullia (MS)
Sullia, Mar 12: A high school student who had consumed rat poison died in a hospital at Mangaluru. The incident had occurred at Mavinakatte of Devachalla village.
Yashaswini (13), daughter of Eshwara, resident of Mavinakatte of Devachalla village was a Class 8 student of Elimale High School.
It is said that Yashaswini had purchased rat poison from a shop, a week ago and brought it along with her to school. When she fell ill at her school, the teachers gave her first aid and sent her home. Later, when her health condition deteriorated, her family got her admitted to Sullia hospital, but later shifted her to Mangaluru for advanced treatment.
It is learnt that Yashaswini died as she did not respond to treatment. She is survived by her father, mother, brother and sister.