Daijiworld Media Network - Kadaba
Kadaba, Mar 19: A 10-year-old boy died after consuming medicine at his residence in Ramakunja, Kadaba, according to a complaint filed by his father, Sanjeeva Poojari (50).
As per the complaint, the boy had been suffering from frequent headaches. On the evening of March 18, the complainant’s wife informed him that their son had consumed medicine kept at home for his headache and was writhing in pain.
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Acting immediately, the complainant rushed home and provided initial treatment to the boy at a local hospital. He was later shifted to Puttur for further treatment. However, the attending medical officer there examined the boy and declared him brought dead.
A case has been registered at Kadaba police station under UDR No. 10/2026 under Section 194 of BNSS-2023, and an investigation is underway.