In a deeply saddening incident, Rance Cathal D’Souza, an 11-year-old student from a private school in Udupi, passed away unexpectedly due to a cardiac arrest on the morning of Tuesday, July 15.
The young boy was at home in Thottam with his sister when he suddenly collapsed. His untimely passing has left his family, schoolmates, and the local community in profound grief.
Rance was the son of Ashwin and Saritha D’Souza. Tragically, his mother had been hospitalized just days earlier due to illness, compounding the family’s distress.
A case has been registered at the Malpe police station. Authorities are looking into the circumstances, and further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
The community has come together to express condolences and support the bereaved family during this heartbreaking time.