Man Dies In 'Gulgula' Eating Competition In Odisha’s Mayurbhanj
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In a shocking incident, man reportedly choked to death during a ‘gulgula’ eating challenge.
Baripada, Nov 8: In a shocking incident, man reportedly choked to death during a ‘gulgula’ eating challenge.
The deceased was identified as Shirish Chandra Mahanayak (42) of Dantiamunha village within Badajamabani outpost in the block.
As per reports, Shrish had gone to a weekly haat where he met some friends at a roadside eatery.
During conversations, he took up a friendly eating challenge and swallowed four gulgulas and a malpua at once. However, he suddenly choked and felt shortness of breath. Noticing that his breathing difficulty was escalating, people near him offered him water. But as soon as Shirish drank the water, it came out of his nose and he collapsed.
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✨Noticing that his breathing difficulty was escalating, locals rushed him to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
After getting information about the incident, a team of police personnel visited the place and launched an investigation. They have registered a case of unnatural death and probe is underway, the sources added.
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