Woman dies after falling ill while waiting in queue
The deceased woman was identified as Kalavathi, 53, a resident of Basavakalyan in Bidar district. In a statement to TOI, Kalaburagi SP Adduru Srinivasalu confirmed that the elderly woman's death was due to health concerns and not due to any stampede. She fell ill and was rushed to the hospital, where she died. The SP clarified that there was no crowding or jostling that led to the death. The lady, who was touring with her family for several days, fell ill while waiting in the queue and was immediately transported to the hospital, where she was declared dead.
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