Tragedy Strikes During Home Guard Recruitment Test in Odisha

A 40-year-old aspirant, Emadul Haque, tragically lost his life following a physical test during the recruitment for home guards in Odisha's Khurda district, authorities confirmed.

Haque began feeling unwell after completing a 1,600-meter run at the district headquarters. Despite being promptly transferred to a hospital in Bhubaneswar, he succumbed to his condition, according to police reports.

Expressing sorrow over the incident, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended his condolences to Haque's family and declared a compensation of Rs 4 lakh. Meanwhile, an investigation is ongoing, with the body sent for post-mortem examination.

(With inputs from agencies.)