BTech student dies in PG do after inhaling fumes from pesticide sprayed in room

BENGALURU: A BTech student died after inhaling fumes from bed bug pesticide sprayed in a paying guest accommodation in HAL police station limits.

The deceased, Pawan from Tirupati, had gone home a week ago. During his absence, pesticide was sprayed in the room and it was closed.

Pawan entered the room unaware of the spray and slept. He became unwell on Wednesday morning, and upon checking, he was found dead. The body has been sent to Bowring Hospital for post-mortem examination. The HAL police have visited the spot and are investigating further.