Udupi: College girl dies after swallowing allopathic tablets prescribed by Ayurveda doctor for pimples

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January 10, 2018

Udupi, Jan 10: In what appears to be a case of doctor’s negligence, a teenage girl died of multiple organs’ failure on Wednesday allegedly due to overdose of drug after she consumed allopathic tablets prescribed by an Ayurveda practitioner at Parkala Agrahara in Udupi.

The victim has been identified as Namrita (17), a resident of Parkala Agrahara and a student of first year PU at Vidydoya PU college in Udupi.

According to sources, a few days ago Namrita had approached an Ayurveda practitioner near her home seeking remedy for pimples on her face. The doctor had reportedly given her four allopathic tablets.

After a couple of days she suffered from high fever and was admitted to Kasturba Medical College Hospital in Manipal on January 6. After examinations, the doctors reportedly told the parents that the girl had suffered multiple organ failure as a result of overdose of medicines. Early on Wednesday morning she breathed her last in the ICU. The college declared holiday on Wednesday to mourn the student’s untimely death.

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Mohammed Asif
 - 
Thursday, 11 Jan 2018

Indeed its  a neglect by a doctor which resulted in to a demise of a student (Future of India). High probe required to know the background of this reckless doctor and prevent the re-occurences of the same. RIP.

Hari
 - 
Wednesday, 10 Jan 2018

Probe needed on doctor's background

Ibrahim
 - 
Wednesday, 10 Jan 2018

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

Danish
 - 
Wednesday, 10 Jan 2018

Shocking. Cant believe

He can work for Modi govt. In feku's ministry most of them are holding fake certificates. manuSmriti Irani, NAmodi etc

Kumar
 - 
Wednesday, 10 Jan 2018

Pure negligence. I think doctor earned certificate through money. 

Mohan
 - 
Wednesday, 10 Jan 2018

Should debar from profession and take case for murder

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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