Two Women Die During Bathukamma Finale in Telangana's Nirmal District
Officials have not confirmed a cause, with families citing loud DJ music as a possible factor.
Overview
- In Nirmal town’s Bangalpet, 56-year-old Bhagyalakshmi collapsed during festivities and later died at a hospital, with relatives describing a sudden cardiac arrest.
- Earlier the same day in Vanalpahad/Wanalpad of Bhainsa mandal, 25-year-old Rushitha fell ill during celebrations and died after being shifted to a private hospital in Bhainsa.
- Relatives in both cases pointed to high-volume DJ music at the venues as a possible trigger, a claim reflected in one report and not yet substantiated by authorities.
- Medical officials have not issued a cause-of-death determination or released investigative findings for either incident.
- Local reports say Rushitha hailed from Gollawada/Gollamada in Narsapur mandal and married Raju in May.