Belagavi: In a tragic incident reported from Aman Nagar in Belagavi city, three youths died of suffocation, while a fourth is fighting for his life, after they lit a charcoal fire inside a closed room to combat the cold weather.

According to reports, the four youths had returned to their room after attending a function. Due to the dropping temperatures in Belagavi, they lit charcoal to keep the room warm before going to sleep. As they slept, the room filled with smoke, leading to oxygen depletion.

Consequently, three of the young men suffocated to death on the spot, while the fourth was found in an unconscious state.

The deceased have been identified as, Rihan (22), Mohin Nalband (23), Sarfaraz Harappanahalli (22).

The fourth youth, identified as Shahanawaz (19), is currently in criti

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