Two persons die allegedly after mosquito-control fogging in Coimbatore’s Annur
Police investigation on exact cause of death is on
Two individuals, Mohan (65) and Rani alias Prema (75), died following mosquito-control fogging conducted in Upputhottam near Annur, Coimbatore district on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The police have launched an inquiry into the matter, but have not established any direct link between the deaths and the fogging. Annur town panchayat had carried out the fogging operation around houses in the area.
Residents reported that smoke entered some homes during the operation. The two victims allegedly suffered from various health issues and were undergoing treatment for the past few weeks. Police stated that their deaths seemed to be related to the progression of their illnesses. The police are still investigating to determine the exact cause of death and to ascertain if there was any connection with the fogging activity.
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