Mysuru: Even as the bus tragedy at Kanaganamaradi in Pandavapura of Mandya that took place exactly three Saturdays back (Nov.24) where 30 persons lost their lives is fresh in the minds of people, another horrifying case of mass poisoning shook Chamarajanagar and Mysuru yesterday where over 11 people died after consuming prasadam at Maramma Temple in Sulwadi village of Hanur taluk in Chamarajanagar.
In all, over 104 persons were affected in the temple tragedy. While the official figure of death toll stands at 11, 93 persons have been admitted to various hospitals in Mysuru with the State-run K.R. Hospital and Cheluvamba Hospital taking the patient load. Of them, 29 persons are said to be in a critical condition.
