A 32-year-old mentally challenged woman, who spent three days with her dead mother, while not being aware of her death in another part of the house, died in a hospital in Udupi district of Karnataka in south India.

The twin tragedy took place in Kundapur taluk’s Gopadi village. 
 
The mother, Jayanthi B Shetty, 61, is suspected to have died in the bathroom of their house last week, while her daughter Pragathi Shetty, who had not eaten for three days, passed away at a hospital on Saturday (May 18) after all efforts to revive her failed.

Police said Pragathi, who wasn’t married and had diabetes, had undergone leg amputation a few weeks ago and was living with her old mother, also a diabetic. Pragathi had also been undergoing treatment for her mental illness for the past few years.

It is suspected that Jayanthi had a fall in the bathroom, and her death went unnoticed since the doors of the house remained closed and no one visited their house the last three days.

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The neighbours on Thursday noticed a stench emanating from the house and attempted to contact Jayanthi. However, after several calls went unanswered, they informed the police.

The police team on May 16, led by police sub-inspector Vinaya K, found daughter Pragathi unconscious and in a critical condition. They broke open the door to rescue her and rushed her to the hospital.

When the police team looked for the source of the stench, it found her mother’s body in the bathroom. The presence of maggots on Jayanthi’s body suggested that she may have passed away at least three days earlier.

A case has been registered at the Kundapur Town police station, with investigations underway about the cause of death.

The heartbreaking incident has exposed the vulnerability of families comprising of elderly parents and dependent children suffering from mental health issues.

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(With inputs from agencies)

A 32-year-old mentally challenged woman, who spent three days with her dead mother, while not being aware of her death in another part of the house, died in a hospital in Udupi district of Karnataka in south India.

A 32-year-old mentally challenged woman, who spent three days with her dead mother, while not being aware of her death in another part of the house, died in a hospital in Udupi district of Karnataka in south India. The twin tragedy took place in Kundapur taluk’s Gopadi village. The mother, Jayanthi B Shetty, 61, is suspected to have died in the bathroom of their house last week, while her daughter Pragathi Shetty, who had not eaten for three days, passed away at a hospital on Saturday (May 18) after all efforts to revive her failed. Police said Pragathi, who wasn’t married and had diabetes, had undergone leg amputation a few weeks ago and was living with her old mother, also a diabetic. Pragathi had also been undergoing treatment for her mental illness for the past few years. It is suspected that Jayanthi had a fall in the bathroom, and her death went unnoticed since the doors of the house remained closed and no one visited their house the last three days. Also read | India: Gujarat Anti-Terror Squad arrests four ISIS terrorists at Ahmedabad airport The neighbours on Thursday noticed a stench emanating from the house and attempted to contact Jayanthi. However, after several calls went unanswered, they informed the police. The police team on May 16, led by police sub-inspector Vinaya K, found daughter Pragathi unconscious and in a critical condition. They broke open the door to rescue her and rushed her to the hospital. When the police team looked for the source of the stench, it found her mother’s body in the bathroom. The presence of maggots on Jayanthi’s body suggested that she may have passed away at least three days earlier. A case has been registered at the Kundapur Town police station, with investigations underway about the cause of death. The heartbreaking incident has exposed the vulnerability of families comprising of elderly parents and dependent children suffering from mental health issues. (With inputs from agencies)

Mentally challenged woman starves as her mother lay dead, later dies in hospital

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing his second rally of the day in Karnataka, once again went on the offensive against the Congress.&nbsp;

"We are talking about enhancing 'ease of doing business' in the country, but Congress believes in 'ease of doing murder'," he said.&nbsp;

"This is the culture they have developed," he added.&nbsp;

"Violence cannot exist in a democracy. It is shameful how BJP karyakartas were murdered in Karnataka. The Congress must answer on increasing crimes," Modi said.&nbsp;

Modi was speaking at Udupi. He had earlier in the day addressed a rally at Mysuru. He will after his address another rally in Chikkodi.

Modi's campaign blitzkrieg will include 12 more rallies in Karnataka until May 8.

The state goes to the polls on May 12, with the results out on May 15.&nbsp;

In Udupi, Modi promised the people of Karnataka&nbsp;"development" in return for their "love".&nbsp;

"Your enthusiasm is proof that you've made up your mind to punish the Congress party," he said.&nbsp;

"Your love is such that language cannot act as a barrier between us. I will not let your hard work go in vain. I will return this love in the form of development," he added.&nbsp;

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The Congress, Modi said, promotes violence and intolerance. "There can be nothing worse than the&nbsp;attack on the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-lokayukta-justice-vishwanath-shetty-stabbed-attacker-arrested-34982">Lokayukta</a>," he said.&nbsp;

Modi accused Karnataka's Congress government of shielding the sand mafia. "Those who loot cannot be allowed to remain in power. They must go," he said.&nbsp;

Adding that "atkana, latkana and bhatkana&nbsp;has become the habit of the Congress".&nbsp;

"Government opened bank accounts for the poor. Over 31 crores accounts have been opened under Jan Dhan Yojana. If Congress had ensured their bank accounts, the poor would have contributed so much to the economy," Modi said.&nbsp;

Hitting a softer note, he said: "There might be political differences between parties but civility and respect should be maintained. Whenever former PM Deve Gowda Ji visits me in Delhi I always welcome him with respect and always give him time."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Before going on the offensive again and saying, "The way Rahul Gandhi talked about him recently is shameful."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Modi had attacked Rahul in the morning too, in his address in Mysuru.&nbsp;

"Can <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/can-rahul-gandhi-speak-for-15-minutes-pm-modi-at-karnataka-rally-133953">Rahul speak for 15 minutes</a> without the help of a paper?"&nbsp;Modi had asked then. The comment was a riposte to the Congress President challenging Modi to a 15-minute debate.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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'Violence cannot exist in a democracy. It is shameful how BJP karyakartas were murdered in Karnataka. The Congress must answer on increasing crimes,' Modi said

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing his second rally of the day in Karnataka, once again went on the offensive against the Congress. "We are talking about enhancing 'ease of doing business' in the country, but Congress believes in 'ease of doing murder'," he said. "This is the culture they have developed," he added. "Violence cannot exist in a democracy. It is shameful how BJP karyakartas were murdered in Karnataka. The Congress must answer on increasing crimes," Modi said. Modi was speaking at Udupi. He had earlier in the day addressed a rally at Mysuru. He will after his address another rally in Chikkodi. Modi's campaign blitzkrieg will include 12 more rallies in Karnataka until May 8. The state goes to the polls on May 12, with the results out on May 15. In Udupi, Modi promised the people of Karnataka "development" in return for their "love". "Your enthusiasm is proof that you've made up your mind to punish the Congress party," he said. "Your love is such that language cannot act as a barrier between us. I will not let your hard work go in vain. I will return this love in the form of development," he added. Siddaramaiah: Janata Parivar veteran and Congress's best bet in Karnataka polls BS Yeddyurappa: Karnataka's Lingayat strongman BJP is pinning its hope on The Congress, Modi said, promotes violence and intolerance. "There can be nothing worse than the attack on the Lokayukta," he said. Modi accused Karnataka's Congress government of shielding the sand mafia. "Those who loot cannot be allowed to remain in power. They must go," he said. Adding that "atkana, latkana and bhatkana has become the habit of the Congress". "Government opened bank accounts for the poor. Over 31 crores accounts have been opened under Jan Dhan Yojana. If Congress had ensured their bank accounts, the poor would have contributed so much to the economy," Modi said. Hitting a softer note, he said: "There might be political differences between parties but civility and respect should be maintained. Whenever former PM Deve Gowda Ji visits me in Delhi I always welcome him with respect and always give him time." Before going on the offensive again and saying, "The way Rahul Gandhi talked about him recently is shameful." Modi had attacked Rahul in the morning too, in his address in Mysuru. "Can Rahul speak for 15 minutes without the help of a paper?" Modi had asked then. The comment was a riposte to the Congress President challenging Modi to a 15-minute debate.

Govt talks of 'ease of doing business', Congress believes in 'ease of doing murder': Modi in Karnataka's Udupi

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