Udupi: A heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Hejamadi as six-year-old Fatima Mahira, daughter of Kalandar and Mumtaz of N.S. Road, passed away after battling heart disease.
The little girl had been admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru for a critical heart surgery. Despite the family’s hopes and efforts, Fatima succumbed to her condition without responding to treatment.
She was an LKG student at Vidya Prasar School, Hejamadi, known for her cheerful nature and bright smile.
The tragic loss has left the community in mourning, and the family devastated. Locals have expressed deep sympathy and called for greater awareness and access to early treatment for children battling critical illnesses.