Former Lokayukta N. Santosh Hegde collapsed at an occasion after delivering a speech within the metropolis on Friday and was subsequently hospitalised.
The incident occurred at Kondajji Basappa Hall, the place a felicitation programme for P.G.R. Sindhia was being held. Mr. Hegde, who was one of many visitors on the occasion, abruptly took ailing and collapsed on the stage simply after talking. Those current on the venue rushed to his assist and shifted him to the close by Manipal Hospital on MIllers’ Road.
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly U.T. Khader, who was additionally current on the programme, personally took Mr. Hegde to the hospital in his automobile.
Hospital authorities mentioned he’s doing superb and was handled within the Emergency Room (ER) underneath the supervision of emergency care guide Harshita.
Not revealing the reason for his sudden collapse, the hospital authorities mentioned his situation improved in someday and he was later discharged.
Published – April 03, 2026 08:18 pm IST
