Coimbatore Fogging Incident: Two Deaths Prompt Inquiry

Two individuals have died in the Upputhottam area of Annur, Coimbatore district, following a mosquito-control fogging operation. The Annur town panchayat conducted the fogging around residential homes on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Residents reported that smoke from the operation entered some homes. Mohan, 65, and Rani alias Prema, 75, died after the fogging.

Key Facts

• Two individuals, Mohan (65) and Rani alias Prema (75), died in Coimbatore’s Annur on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
• The deaths occurred after a mosquito-control fogging operation conducted by the Annur town panchayat in the Upputhottam locality.
• Residents stated that smoke from the fogging entered some houses.
• Some residents allege that the pesticide used in the fogging may have contributed to the deaths.
• A preliminary police inquiry suggests both deceased individuals had pre-existing health issues and were receiving treatment.
• Officials indicated that the deaths appear to be linked to the worsening of their illnesses.
• Police are continuing their investigation to determine the cause of death and any connection to the fogging operation.