Panic-Induced Tragedy: Heart Attack Claims Bhopal Man

A 51-year-old Bhopal man suffered a fatal heart attack after panicking over his son getting stuck in a lift during a power outage. Rishiraj Bhatnagar's sudden demise occurred shortly after the incident, though his son was unharmed when the power was restored. Police investigation is ongoing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 28-05-2025 14:35 IST | Created: 28-05-2025 14:35 IST
Panic-Induced Tragedy: Heart Attack Claims Bhopal Man
Misrod Police station in charge Manish Raj Singh Bhadauriya (Photo/ANI) . Image Credit: ANI
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A heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Bhopal's Jatkhedi locality, as a 51-year-old man succumbed to a fatal heart attack after his eight-year-old son became trapped in a lift due to an abrupt power outage. The victim, Rishiraj Bhatnagar, resided with his family on the third floor of a local apartment.

On the night of May 26, Bhatnagar experienced a panic attack upon realizing the power cut had left his young son stuck in the elevator. Though the power outage lasted only a couple of minutes, the emotional toll was severe, culminating in his tragic death shortly thereafter.

The Misrod police station has launched an investigation to determine the precise cause of death. Preliminary findings suggest a heart attack, pending a full post-mortem report. Authorities confirmed the child emerged unscathed once power was restored.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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