Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Mysuru boy dies after swallowing ball in chips packet
A five‑year‑old boy in Mysuru, India, was playing with a small plastic ball that was hidden inside a packet of Kurkure chips.
He accidentally swallowed the ball, and it got stuck in his throat.
His family found him unconscious and rushed him to a hospital.
Unfortunately, he died on the way to the hospital.
The police said the family has not filed a complaint.
This sad accident shows how dangerous small objects can be for children.
Parents should keep small items out of reach.
Food packaging can sometimes hide dangerous objects.
The incident happened in Karnataka, a state in southern India.
It reminds everyone to be careful with small toys and food items.
Five‑year‑old boy in Mysuru district, Karnataka, India, swallowed a plastic ball.
The ball was hidden inside a packet of Kurkure chips given to the boy by a family member.
The boy became unconscious after the ball got stuck in his throat.
He was taken to a hospital but died on the way.
Police reported that the family has not filed a complaint about the death.
- Who
- 5‑year‑old boy, his family, and his grandfather Shankar Nayak
- What
- The boy swallowed a plastic ball from a chips packet and died
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Mysuru district, Karnataka, India
- Why
- Accidental swallowing caused the ball to get stuck in his throat
- Age
- 5 years
- Location
- Mysuru district, Karnataka, India
- Cause of death
- Asphyxiation due to swallowed plastic ball
- Event
- Swallowed ball found in chips packet
- Police statement
- No complaint filed