Expiry date should be mentioned on Prasadams distributed in Temples and Mutts

Agencies

December 26, 2018

Mysuru, Dec 26: Following the tragedy at Kichhagutti Maramma Temple in which 17 people died after consuming the poison mixed Prasadam distributed to the devotees on December 23, the Karnataka State Health Department has issued an order to all Temples to mention expiry date Prasadam cover without fail.

In this regard an order issued by Health Department has instructed to all The District Deputy Commissioners to see that expiry date is mentioned on the Prasadam packets as per the Union Government Food Standard and Security.

All temples, including coming under Muzarai department and Private, Mutts should adhere to this order.

Besides those who are providing free food should obtain food license, the official release added.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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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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