Man Swallows Locker Key in Police Custody, Requires 10 Kgs of Bananas to Recover It
Man, Who Swallowed Locker Key In Police Custody, Fed 10 Kgs Bananas To Flush It Out
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In Bengaluru, India, a man named Karthik, in police custody for questioning about a missing minor girl, swallowed a locker key. After consuming 10 kilograms of bananas to aid digestion, police successfully recovered the key, and further investigations are ongoing.
- 01Karthik was in custody for questioning related to a missing minor girl from Gangondanahalli.
- 02He swallowed a locker key during police interrogation after being warned about serious charges.
- 03The incident caused panic at the police station, leading to his hospitalization.
- 04He was fed 10 kilograms of bananas to help pass the key naturally.
- 05The key was eventually recovered through excretion, and investigations continue.
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In a bizarre incident at the Madanayakanahalli police station in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, a man named Karthik, also known as Ramu, swallowed a locker key while being interrogated about the disappearance of a minor girl from Gangondanahalli. The police had tracked him down using tower location data after the girl's parents reported her missing. During questioning, Karthik allegedly ingested the key after being warned about potential charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The situation escalated, prompting police to rush him to a private hospital for treatment. Over the next three days, he was fed 10 kilograms of bananas to facilitate the natural passing of the key. Ultimately, police managed to recover the key through excretion, and a further investigation into the case is ongoing.
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This incident highlights the complexities and challenges faced by law enforcement in handling sensitive cases involving minors.
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