Man dies while rescuing woman from toilet pit in Karnataka

Two people died after being exposed to suspected toxic gas inside an old toilet pit in Hosathota village of Somwarpet taluk in Kodagu district on the evening of Monday, August 10.

The deceased have been identified as Nithya, 46, and Janardhan, 43, both from the same village.

According to preliminary information, Nithya had gone to a relative’s agricultural field to



collect ginger for her household. While she was near the field, an old and unused toilet pit suddenly collapsed, causing her to fall into the pit.

On seeing Nithya fall, Janardhan reportedly rushed to her aid and entered the pit in an attempt to rescue her. However, he was allegedly overcome by toxic gases accumulated inside the confined space. Both Nithya and Janardhan died at the spot, police said.