Two Bengaluru youth consume painkillers at birthday party, die of alleged overdose

They diluted a prescription painkiller in water and injected it into their bodies.
Two Bengaluru youth consume painkillers at birthday party, die of alleged overdose
Two Bengaluru youth consume painkillers at birthday party, die of alleged overdose
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Two young men from Bengaluru, who were celebrating a birthday, died on Tuesday after allegedly overdosing on painkillers. Abhilash alias Abhi (23), Gopi (27) and Suman (25), met up at Abhilash’s house in Kodandaramanagar near Malleshwaram on Sunday night to celebrate Abhilash’s birthday.

According to DCP (Central), Chetan Singh, the three friends who were drinking, also decided to use painkillers and had allegedly procured a prescription drug illegally.

"Tydol is an opioid painkiller and has several side effects. It can cause dizziness, nausea, itchiness and dryness in the mouth. If a high dosage is taken, it can lead to death," DCP Chetan added. 

The trio allegedly consumed the drug during the party on Sunday night. “They diluted the Tydol tablets in water and injected it into their bodies. Tydol is a prescription drug and used only for those who have undergone surgeries. It is not supposed to be bought or sold without a prescription. We are trying to find out who sold them this drug,” DCP Chetan said.

On Monday morning, the trio, who were at Abhilash’s home began complaining of severe stomach pain and high fever. While Abhilash and Suman were rushed to Suguna Hospital, Gopi was taken to Vega Hospital in Malleshwaram.

Police say that Gopi had developed a fever in addition to the stomach pain. “The doctors at the hospital told Abhilash’s father that they found high doses of Tydol drug in their system. The doctors at Vega hospital told Gopi’s parents the same thing,” DCP Chetan said.

While Abhilash and Gopi died on Tuesday afternoon, Suman is currently undergoing treatment at Suguna Hospital. The police have registered a case of unnatural death after Abhilash’s father filed a complaint with the Vyalikaval Police on Tuesday afternoon.

“We have taken a preliminary statement from Suman about the incident. We have to question him once he gets better and find out how they procured the drugs. Once we arrest the culprits, and question them, we will register an FIR,” DCP Chetan added.

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