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Mayank Agarwal, the prolific Karnataka cricketer, found himself embroiled in a mid-air health drama aboard an IndiGo flight en route from Agartala to Delhi. In a shocking turn of events, Agarwal, Karnataka's Ranji Trophy captain, was rushed to a local hospital in Agartala, Tripura, after ingesting what he believed to be water, only to discover it was a potentially poisonous substance.
IndiGo's swift action saw Flight 6E 5177 making a U-turn to Agartala, where Agarwal was promptly offloaded and whisked away for urgent medical care. After stabilizing, the 32-year-old cricketer's manager, acting on behalf of the distressed player, lodged an official police complaint to unravel the unsettling incident.
"Mayank Agarwal, an eminent figure in international cricket, is currently in stable condition with his vital signs showing normalcy. However, his manager has lodged a formal complaint with the New Capital Complex Police Station, seeking a thorough investigation," confirmed Superintendent of Police West Tripura, Kiran Kumar.
Narrating the harrowing ordeal, Kumar elaborated, "According to his manager, while onboard the aircraft, Agarwal innocently consumed a liquid from a pouch he found in front of him, mistaking it for water. Moments later, he experienced severe irritation and swelling in his mouth, rendering him unable to speak. He was swiftly rushed to ILS hospital, where medical examinations revealed swelling and ulcers in his mouth."
Fortunately, Agarwal's health is now on the mend, with plans underway for his safe return to Bengaluru on Wednesday, as informed by State Health Secretary Kiran Gitte. This alarming incident serves as a stark reminder of the vigilance required even in seemingly routine situations, urging authorities to probe into the circumstances surrounding the ingestion of the potentially harmful substance."
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