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Bengaluru: In a distressing incident that underscores the dangerous consequences of reckless behavior, a man lost his life in Bengaluru after a prank went terribly wrong. The event unfolded on March 25 at a local bike service center in the Sampigehalli area, bringing to light the lethal risks associated with seemingly harmless jests.
The sequence of events that led to the tragedy began innocently enough. Twenty-four-year-old Yogesh visited the service center where his friend, 25-year-old Murali was working. After handing over their motorcycles to be washed, the two engaged in playful antics with a blow-dryer designed for drying vehicles.
What started as innocent fun quickly escalated. Without thinking, Murali in a moment directed the nozzle of the blow-dryer on various parts of Yogesh’s body, including his face and back. The prank took a deadly turn when Murali inserted the nozzle into Yogesh’s rectum and activated the device, causing Yogesh’s stomach to swell rapidly. The resulting internal pressure caused a catastrophic rupture of Yogesh’s large intestine.
As soon as Yogesh fell, Murali, realizing the seriousness of the situation, took him to the hospital. Medical professionals discovered significant intestinal damage caused by the high-pressure air, which required emergency surgery. Despite their efforts, Yogesh succumbed to his injuries. Yogesh, a resident of Vijayapura, was working as a delivery agent while living with his grandmother in Bengaluru.
In the wake of this incident, Murali was arrested, and a case was registered at Sampigehalli police station under section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the Indian Penal Code. Authorities are now awaiting the results of the post-mortem examination to proceed with their investigation.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and grief, sparking discussion about personal responsibility and the potentially fatal consequences of reckless actions. The legal proceedings against Murali will likely serve as a sobering reminder of the importance of exercising caution and respect in interpersonal interactions. Meanwhile, the community mourns the death of Yogesh, whose untimely death is a tragic testament to the unexpected dangers that can arise from seemingly harmless pranks.
