Child Dies After Temple Gate Falls on Him in Mandya

Mandya: A five-year-old boy tragically lost his life when a temple gate fell on him at the Chennakeshava Temple in Hunjanakere village, located in the Shrirangapatna taluk of Mandya district.

The deceased, identified as H.S. Jishnu, had visited the temple with his family on Monday to participate in the Kartika month festivities. During their visit, the gate of the temple collapsed on the child, causing severe injuries. Jishnu was immediately rushed to MIMS Hospital in Mandya by his parents for treatment. However, despite efforts to save him, the young boy succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

A case has been registered at the Arakere Police Station in connection with the incident.