Bengaluru, 7 Feb

Chief Minister Siddaramiah directed officials to constitute a committee of experts to research whether the sudden deaths in the state are due to side effects of Covid-19 or the vaccines. Recently, there have been sudden deaths due to heart attacks and brain-related issues.

"Shri Rajaram Tallur, a senior journalist, informed us via email that recent reports in daily newspapers highlight the sudden deaths of young people in the state due to heart attacks, cardiac arrests, brain-related issues, neurological disorders, and other causes. Each death is pushing dependent families into financial and social crises," a note from the Chief Minister’s Office said.

The note added that there is public speculation about whether these deaths might be linked to the side effects of Covid-19 or its vaccines. The journalist requested a study be conducted on the deceased individuals. "Therefore, it is directed that a committee of experts and scientists be constituted to conduct thorough research on these sudden deaths and propose measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The committee should submit a report, based on which stringent action should be taken," the note added.