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Bihar pilgrim, 68, dies of cardiac arrest in Poonch
A 68-year-old pilgrim from Bihar died of a cardiac arrest during the Budha Amarnath yatra in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said on Friday.
A 68-year-old pilgrim from Bihar died of a cardiac arrest during the Budha Amarnath yatra in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said on Friday.
Dinesh Prasad, a resident of Belaganj in Gaya district, developed chest discomfort during the night of August 20-21. He was taken to District Hospital Poonch at around 12:15 am, where he was declared dead.
The Budha Amarnath yatra, flagged off by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on August 17, will continue until August 28.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Cardiac arrests during high-altitude pilgrimages are not uncommon, especially among elderly devotees with pre-existing conditions. The Budha Amarnath shrine, located in the Pir Panjal range at about 13,000 feet, involves trekking through rugged terrain with low oxygen levels. While authorities set up medical camps along the route, the remote location can delay emergency care. With the yatra running for 11 more days, officials will likely review medical preparedness, particularly for the older pilgrims who form a significant portion of the 10,000-plus registered participants.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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