Five men found unconscious inside a garage, two dies

TDT | Manama

Two people died of unknown causes yesterday after they were found along with three others in an unresponsive state in a garage here, with police called in to investigate. All of the men were rushed to Salmania medical complex, but two of them Rajeeb Velambath Asokan (39) and Jilsu Velambath Sarasan (31) succumbed shortly.

Both of them are hailing from Thrissur in the Southern Indian state of Kerala. Two others, whose health conditions are not disclosed, are currently undergoing treatment at the Salmania Medical Complex. The third person, who recovered soon, was discharged after primary checkups. According to reports, three of the men are employees of “New Sunlight Garage” near Riffa.

“There were all lying unresponsive inside,” one of the first responders to the scene told the Tribune. Residents who grew suspicious at the garage remaining closed after its usual opening time found the plight of the men inside and alerted others. Police have registered a case and opened an investigation.