Man Wins Laddu Auction, Dies of Heart Attack: Hyderabad, Manikonda
Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a software engineered suffered a heart attack and succumbed to it after securing Ganesh Laddu. The incident took place on September 15, 2024 (Sunday) at a Ganesh pandal in Alakapuri township, Manikonda area of the city.
Software engineer named Shyam Prasad suffered a fatal heart attack just hours after attending the laddu auction.
Shyam Prasad had successfully bid Rs 15 lakh for a laddu and took it home. He celebrated his victory by dancing at the pandal before heading back home. Shortly after arriving, he collapsed, and despite his family's efforts to get him to the hospital, he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The family is in shock with the sudden demise of Shyam Prasad.
Laddu Auction:
Laddu auctions are a traditional event in the Telugu states during Ganapathi Visarjan. The most renowned laddu auction takes place in Balapur, Hyderabad. This year, the Balapur laddu auction is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17. The funds from the auction are used for developmental projects in nearby villages.
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