In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, a tragic incident occurred involving a minor boy who died shortly after exiting a swimming pool. This event took place on a Friday and was captured by a nearby CCTV camera. The 15-year-old boy, a resident of Siwalkhas, reportedly fainted and collapsed, leading to his death.
He was rushed to a hospital, but the doctors declared him brought dead.
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The swimming pool area was promptly closed to visitors following the incident, while the manager went on the run. The minor’s family did not provide a statement to the police. Meanwhile, the police have initiated an investigation into the matter.
The boy, Islam, played cricket earlier in the day before returning home. Shortly after, he left for the swimming pool with his friends.
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Kamlesh Bahadur, SP Dehat of Meerut, stated that CCTV footage showed a few children at the pool when the incident occurred. The footage revealed that Islam stepped out of the pool, walked a short distance, and then collapsed. He was taken to a hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
The family of the boy has not lodged a police complaint.
Last September, a man collapsed while running on a treadmill at a gym. Despite efforts from others to assist him, they were unable to revive him. In another incident from Uttar Pradesh, a man collapsed while dancing at a wedding.
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