Dakshina Kannada | Body of Ujire college student found 23 days after landslide

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February 16, 2021

Beltangady, Feb 16: More than three weeks after the landslide at Bangarapalke Badamane Abbi Waterfalls in Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, the mortal remains of a student who had got trapped under a pile of mud was recovered today.

The victim is Sanath Shetty (21), son of Kashibettu Krishnaiah Vasudeva Shetty of Laila village. He was a second year degree student of SDM College, Ujire.

The mudslide occurred exactly 23 days ago on January 25 when Sanath Shetty and his friends had been to the spot. His friends Adithya and Sourabh escaped while Sanath got trapped under the mud.

Fire brigade units, state disaster management unit, police, disaster management team of Dharmasthala and several locals made efforts to trace the body.

As the spot is situated in the midst of the forest, it was a mammoth task for JCBs to reach the spot. The search operation conducted in the last two weeks had failed to yield any result, and it was being speculated that the search would likely end.

Earlier this month, deputy commissioner Dr Rajendra K V had visited Sanath's parents and brothers, and told them that all efforts were being made to trace Sanath and the district administration had extended maximum support. He had also visited the site of the tragedy.

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Mangaluru: 28-year-old woman jumps to death from hospital building after losing newborn baby

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November 11,2024

Mangaluru: In a deeply tragic turn of events, a 28-year-old woman named Ranjitha, who had recently given birth but tragically lost her newborn, ended her life by suicide on Monday. She reportedly leapt from the fourth-floor window of Lady Goschen Hospital’s luggage room.

Ranjitha, whose strength and resilience had carried her through a difficult pregnancy, was scheduled for discharge on Monday. Her journey to Lady Goschen Hospital began on October 24, when she was transferred from Karkala. She was a high-risk patient, battling both hypertension and diabetes. At the time of her admission, she was just 27 weeks pregnant.

Due to the complexities of her health, doctors made the difficult decision to perform an emergency C-section on October 30. She delivered a baby girl, premature and weighing only 960 grams. The newborn was immediately moved to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where doctors did all they could. Despite these efforts, the baby passed away on November 3.

Ranjitha’s sorrow was profound. She stayed under hospital care even after her initial recovery and was preparing to go home on November 9. She had even requested a couple more days at the hospital, seeking time perhaps to cope with her unimaginable grief.

On the day of her discharge, a discharge card ready and her family eagerly waiting to take her home, Ranjitha reportedly made her way to the luggage room in the early hours. There, standing on a cot placed for patients' family members, she climbed to a window and fell from the fourth floor. Despite the attempts of another visitor to intervene, tragedy was inevitable. She was rushed to Government Wenlock Hospital, where doctors confirmed the worst—she was no more.

Dr. Durgaparasad M R, the Medical Superintendent at Lady Goschen Hospital, shared his grief and spoke of the ongoing investigation. A post-mortem is to be conducted, and the local Tahsildar will complete the necessary inquest procedures. Ranjitha’s exact reasons for taking this step are yet to be confirmed, though the weight of her recent losses paints a sorrowful picture.

If you or anyone you know is struggling emotionally, please remember that help is available. Reach out to mental health experts who can provide support and guidance. The toll-free helpline number 9152987821 is available to assist anyone in distress.

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