BTech graduate collapses and dies during Home Guard recruitment physical test in Moradabad
A tragic incident occurred in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, during the Home Guard recruitment process. A candidate named Shivam, who had completed his BTech, suddenly collapsed while running at the 9th Battalion PAC ground. He was rushed to the district hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Local authorities are currently reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident.
VIMARSHNAARAD TVThe physical efficiency test for Home Guard recruitment was being conducted on Friday morning at the 9th Battalion PAC ground in Moradabad. During the running phase of the selection process, a candidate identified as Shivam suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed on the ground. Officials present at the site immediately intervened and rushed him to the district hospital for emergency medical attention.
Upon arrival at the hospital, the medical team examined Shivam and pronounced him dead. The incident caused significant distress among those present at the recruitment venue. Reports indicate that Shivam had completed his BTech degree and was actively participating in the recruitment drive.
According to administrative sources, while safety and health protocols are standard during such recruitment drives, this sudden medical emergency has left everyone shocked. The family of the deceased has been informed about the tragic development.
As reported by the news agency, the incident occurred amidst the physical activities of the recruitment process. The hospital administration has sent the body for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
Local police and recruitment board officials are monitoring the situation closely. The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the other candidates participating in the ongoing recruitment drive.
Shivam's untimely death has devastated his family. Despite holding a technical degree in BTech, he was striving to secure a position in government service.
Currently, security has been tightened around the district hospital and the PAC ground. There has been no official statement yet regarding the status of the subsequent stages of the recruitment process.