Beltangady: In a tragic incident, a student who had just completed 9th standard and was preparing to enter 10th standard, passed away after a heart attack while playing near his house in Jodusthana, Dharmasthala on May 4.
The deceased has been identified as Pratham (16), son of Govinda Gowda, who works at a private firm in Dharmasthala.
On the afternoon of May 4, Pratham complained of chest pain while playing near his residence. He was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Ujire, but despite efforts, he could not be saved.