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Man dies in Mangalore after rasgulla explodes in his mouth
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 06:33 PM
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A man in Mangalore died after a rasgulla he was eating burst in his mouth, according to local reports.
Mangalore police confirmed that a man lost his life when a rasgulla, a popular syrup‑soaked sweet, exploded in his mouth while he was eating it. The incident was reported from a residential area of the city and the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities said the death appears to be accidental and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine whether any foul play or product defect was involved. Hospital officials noted that the sudden rupture of the confection caused severe internal injuries, leading to rapid fatality.
The rasgulla, traditionally soft and harmless, is not known to cause such incidents. Health officials have advised the public to exercise caution while consuming sweets that may be improperly prepared or stored, and to seek immediate medical attention if any unusual symptoms occur after eating.
Authorities said the death appears to be accidental and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine whether any foul play or product defect was involved. Hospital officials noted that the sudden rupture of the confection caused severe internal injuries, leading to rapid fatality.
The rasgulla, traditionally soft and harmless, is not known to cause such incidents. Health officials have advised the public to exercise caution while consuming sweets that may be improperly prepared or stored, and to seek immediate medical attention if any unusual symptoms occur after eating.