Three Men Die from Suspected Toxic Fumes in Bengaluru Water Sump

In Bengaluru's Whitefield area, three men—Munishamappa (67), a house owner; Rudhra Kumar (40), a plumber; and Vishwanath Achari (24), a delivery boy—died after entering an underground water sump for cleaning. They reportedly inhaled toxic fumes, leading to breathing difficulties and collapse. Despite rescue efforts and hospital transfers, all were declared dead. Police have registered an unnatural death case and are investigating the incident near Immadihalli Temple Circle.