Bengaluru, February 5: In what is believed to be a miraculous escape for a Karnataka seer, bundles of nitrogen balloons burst above him at an event in Mysuru, leaving him with only minor injuries. According to reports, a bunch of balloons filled with nitrogen burst into flames when the Seer of Sutter mutt was inaugurating a wrestling tournament ceremony. The meet in Mysuru was inaugurated by Sutturu seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji on Tuesday. The Suttur Mutt Seer and MLC Marithibbe Gowda are among the four injured in the incident.

The tournament was organised on the fifth day of the annual six-day Jathra Mahothsava, popularly known as Suttur Jathre or Suttur Fair, at Suttur, on the banks of Kapila River in Nanjangud. According to a report by Deccan Herald, the balloons burst as the flames of the sports torch accidentally touched them. Helium or Hydrogen Balloons, Which is Safer? This Gas is Responsible for Fire Catching Balloon Burst Incidents, Check Video. 

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According to reports, hundreds thronged at the inauguration event. The gathering witnessed scores of wrestlers and visitors. As per reports, the fire lasted only a couple of seconds but critically injured at least three people. The injured ones were rushed to a nearby hospital. More details awaited.

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