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New Indian Express
28-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Fearing stigma, woman kills HIV+ve brother in Karnataka
CHITRADURGA: A woman and her husband allegedly strangled her HIV-positive brother to death as they were ashamed that his infection would stigmatise their family. In a strange unspooling of incidents, the deceased Mallikarjun (23), who hailed from Dhummi village in Holalkere taluk of Chitradurga district, was allegedly strangled to death by his sister Nisha and brother-in-law Manjunath on Sunday. On July 23, Mallikarjun was heading to his village in a car along with his friends when they met with an accident near Aymangala of Hiriyur taluk. Mallikarjun suffered a fracture in his leg and was initially treated at Chitradurga. He was later shifted to a private hospital in Davanagere, where a routine blood test was conducted. But it revealed that Mallikarjun was HIV-positive. Hospital authorities advised him to get treated at the Kasturba Medical College and Hospital in Manipal. He was put in an ambulance and as he was being ferried, Nisha and Manjunath, who were accompanying him, allegedly strangled him to death. Posing it as a death due to his injuries, Nisha and Manjunath shifted Mallikarjun's body to Dhummi for cremation. But the villagers noticed a telltale mark on his neck and raised suspicion. Mallikarjun's father Nagaraj filed a complaint with the Holalkere police, who unearthed grisly details of the murder. Nisha has been arrested.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
World No Tobacco Day observed with public awareness initiatives in Udupi
Udupi: The department of respiratory medicine of Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal, marked World No Tobacco Day on Saturday with a solemn pledge ceremony and a public awareness talk, reinforcing its continued commitment to tobacco cessation and public health advocacy. Organised by the department of respiratory medicine, the observance focused on this year's global theme: 'Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products', which draws attention to the misleading promotion of tobacco products, especially among youth, disguised as modern and less harmful alternatives. Faculty, students, and staff across the respiratory, psychiatry, and ENT departments came together to take a pledge to abstain from tobacco in all forms and to promote awareness of its adverse health consequences. The initiative served to highlight the responsibility of healthcare professionals in spearheading efforts against tobacco-related diseases. A public awareness session followed, where medical experts from the department of respiratory medicine discussed the severe health risks associated with tobacco use, including chronic respiratory conditions, cardiovascular complications, and multiple forms of cancer. The talk aimed to educate the public and encourage individuals to make informed, healthy lifestyle choices while seeking support for tobacco cessation. Postgraduate doctors Dr Deeksha Suresh and Dr Shobhitha Krishnan from the department of respiratory medicine delivered talks. They educated patients, staff, and students about the dangers of tobacco use, the harmful effects of second-hand smoke, and the importance of prevention. The speakers also explained how tobacco companies use flavours, attractive packaging, and social media to make their products more appealing. Dr Manu Mohan K, head of the department of respiratory medicine, stressed the importance of continuous education, strong regulatory measures, and accessible cessation support systems to reduce tobacco use and its harmful impact on society.
