Nanjangud, July 19 -- A 19-year-old youth, critically injured during a birthday celebration, succumbed to his injuries after a three-day battle for life. The tragic incident occurred in Kempisiddanahundi village, Nanjangud Taluk.

The deceased, Kiran (19), son of K.K. Swamy, was allegedly assaulted by a group of friends during the party. Nanjangud Rural Police have registered a case against five youths from the same village - Vasanth Kumar, Madhusudhan, Ravichandra, Chandra and Siddaraju - all of whom have been arrested.

The incident unfolded on July 15, 2025, during the birthday celebration of Ravichandra. Kiran, along with the five others, gathered near the Hejjige bridge where they consumed alcohol.

During the party, Vasanth briefly ...