In a heartbreaking incident from Sandur taluk, 12-year-old Diksha, a Class 6 student of the government primary school in Kalingeri village, died following a cardiac arrest. The girl collapsed while brushing her hair at home, preparing for school.
Though she was rushed to Churanur PHC for immediate care, she passed away en route to Sandur while being shifted for further treatment. In the aftermath, MLA Annapurna Tukaram, tahsildar Anil Kumar, and taluk panchayat EO Madagin Basappa visited Sandur Hospital to review the circumstances.