A preventable disaster struck Punganur in Andhra Pradesh’s Annamayya district, where carbon monoxide from a running motorcycle killed four relatives overnight. Police reports detail how poor advice from a mechanic led to this avoidable loss.
Murali, who runs a hair salon, got his bike repaired Saturday. The mechanic, fixing a faulty engine by changing the bore piston, suggested idling it overnight. Murali obliged, parking it inside with all doors and windows shut. He and wife Revati slept on the terrace, unknowingly sparing themselves.
Tragically, his father Ramachandrayya (70), son Kartik (15), and twin daughters Charita and Chandana (8) succumbed to the fumes while sleeping inside. Discovered dead Sunday morning, their deaths were later attributed to asphyxiation from exhaust gases.
Forensic teams confirm carbon monoxide as the culprit, a silent killer in confined areas. Bodies underwent postmortem as police probe potential negligence. This case underscores the risks of indoor engine operation, especially post-repair.
Adding to the weekend’s toll, Visakhapatnam saw a horrific crash at BHPV Junction. A truck plowed into stopped vehicles, killing Ramakrishna and Santoshi instantly. A car and two bikes were wrecked; the driver faces charges after arrest.