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Kolar youth dies after consuming five bottles of liquor neat in betting challenge

  •   Wed, Apr 30 2025 12:12:09 PM

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Kolar, Apr 30: In a shocking incident driven by a reckless bet, a 21-year-old youth lost his life after consuming five full bottles of liquor without mixing water. The incident took place at Poojarahalli village in Mulbagal taluk of Kolar district.

The deceased has been identified as Karthik (21), who had been married just a year ago. He reportedly placed a bet with locals Venkatareddy, Subramani, and three others from the same village, claiming he could drink five bottles of liquor neat—without a drop of water—for a prize of Rs 10,000.

Venkatareddy is said to have challenged Karthik, declaring that if he completed the task, he would be awarded the money. Taking up the challenge with full confidence and ego, Karthik consumed all five bottles without any water. However, shortly after the alcohol entered his system, his health began to deteriorate rapidly.

Realizing the severity of the situation, Karthik reportedly pleaded with his friends to save his life and take him to the hospital. He was immediately rushed to Mulbagal hospital, but despite efforts to treat him, Karthik did not respond and tragically passed away.

Even though it is widely known that consuming undiluted liquor in such large quantities can be fatal, Karthik’s associates still encouraged the bet. Following his death, his family lodged a complaint against Venkatareddy, Subramani, and four others at Nangali police station. Police have arrested Venkatareddy and Subramani and are on the lookout for the remaining accused.

Karthik’s death is especially tragic given that he had recently become a father. His pregnant wife had been sent to her maternal home for delivery and gave birth to their child just eight days ago. He became a father before turning 21, but failed to realize the responsibilities that came with it. His addiction to alcohol and gambling ultimately cost him his life.

Now, his family is in deep distress, with his young wife left widowed and his infant child fatherless. The heart-wrenching situation has left the family without direction or support.

 

 

 
  

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  • Sense_shetty, Kudla

    Wed, Apr 30 2025

    The caste census is not just a statistical exercise — it's a long-overdue step toward genuine social justice. Much like the land reforms of the past, this initiative has the potential to reshape India's socio-economic foundation. For too long, dominant forward castes leveraged their social status and access to resources to educate and uplift their own communities, while systematically denying the same opportunities to Shudras, Dalits, and other marginalized groups. This historical exclusion from education, land ownership, and governance created a deeply unequal society — a legacy that persists to this day. The caste census will expose these disparities with empirical evidence, making it harder to ignore the imbalance and easier to demand corrective action. It paves the way for a more equitable distribution of power, access, and opportunity — necessary steps in ensuring inclusive growth and dismantling centuries of structural discrimination. True progress lies in acknowledging historical injustices and crafting policies that uplift those who have been kept at the margins for generations.

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  • Mathew, Udupi

    Wed, Apr 30 2025

    Why are the friends being penalized for his foolishness? Irresponsibility seems to be the victim's strongest trait. If he is adult enough to marry and vote, he should be adult enough to know that such bets are fatal. Really sad for the wife and child.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Wed, Apr 30 2025

    Its so sad.He was not even 20?when married.What responsibility it is early marrying ,was not knowing him?Without work and money and now this bet to drink has done the rest.I really feel sad for the child.and wife.One shouldnt talk bad about the dead.But youngsters must realise what this drinking brings or can end everything.Hope some go funding might bring some money to help the poor baby.and family.May his soul rest in peace .Here shows how education is soo important is.Drinking by workers is so spread ,that all the money goes to this .Wife and family remain with empty stomach.

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  • Prakash, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 30 2025

    Feel very sad to Karthik's wife and infant child.

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