Belthangady, July 17, 2023: A 14 year old boy lost his life after he accidentally got entangled in the rope of a swing while playing on July 16, Sunday. The incident occurred at Mantame village of Malavantige.

The deceased is Sreesha, son of Balakrishna. He was an eighth standard student. As soon as the rope got entangled Sreesha fell down. His sister who noticed this, immediately informed other family members and they rushed him to a private hospital in Ujire. However Sreesha died before reaching the hospital.