Tragic incident in Bengaluru: Boy dies after eating cake

In a heartbreaking incident in Bhuvaneshwari Nagar, Bengaluru, a 5-year-old boy named Dheeraj lost his life after consuming a cigarette along with his parents Cake that his father had brought home. Balaraj, a Swiggy delivery manager, had received the cake after a customer canceled his order. Shortly after sharing it with his family, they all began to show severe symptoms of illness. Tragically, Dheeraj could not survive the ordeal while his parents, Balaraj and Nagalakshmi, are currently fighting for their lives in the intensive care unit at KIMS Hospital.

The authorities are investigating the incident and initial suspicions point to food poisoning. However, they do not rule out the possibility of other factors, including whether eating the cake is related to a suicide attempt. Police are working diligently to uncover the circumstances of this shocking event and are awaiting forensic analysis of the cake and further medical reports.

The incident has raised significant food safety concerns and prompted a statement from Swiggy expressing its condolences and highlighting its commitment to ensuring the food safety of its restaurant partners. As the investigation continues, the community grapples with the tragic loss and hopes for the recovery of the surviving family members.

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