In Ponda, tragedy struck again with the death of a teenage girl from Bihar, who had been living with her brother at her uncle’s house for four years. She succumbed to starvation after following a fasting routine for months, abstaining from food and water on specific days. Rushed to the Ponda Sub-District Hospital in critical condition after experiencing chest pain, she tragically passed away despite medical efforts. The distressing incident underscores the urgent need for community awareness and support systems to address the risks associated with prolonged fasting, particularly among vulnerable populations.