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5-Year-Old Karnataka Boy Dies After Choking on Toy Ball Inside Snack Packet
✍️ India Today
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 09:34 PM
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A 5‑year‑old boy in Karnataka died after choking on a toy ball that was found inside a snack packet.
A 5‑year‑old boy in Karnataka lost his life after choking on a toy ball discovered inside a snack packet. The incident occurred in the state of Karnataka, where the child was reportedly playing with the snack before the accident. Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances or the brand of the snack. The death has raised concerns about safety standards for packaged snacks. Parents are urged to check packaging for hidden objects before giving snacks to children.