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Suspected Carbon Monoxide From Charcoal Stove Kills Three in Belagavi and Leaves Fourth Critical

Police describe a sealed, unventilated room warmed with a charcoal stove after a late return from a function.

Overview

  • The deceased were identified by police as Rehan Motte, 22, Moheen Nalaband, 23, and Sarfaraj Harapanahalli, 22.
  • A fourth youth, Shah Nawaz, 19, was found unconscious and remains in critical condition at a hospital.
  • The incident occurred in Aman Nagar and came to light when parents broke open the room door on Tuesday.
  • Officers said the youths are related and had lit the stove for warmth following their return on Monday.
  • Investigators suspect reduced oxygen and carbon monoxide buildup in the closed room caused the asphyxiation, with a formal probe ongoing.