Engineering Student Succumbs to Cardiac Arrest During College Sports Event
A tragic incident unfolded in West Singhbhum district on Tuesday. A young engineering student lost his life while participating in a college-organized running event.
Sudden Collapse During Yuva Diwas Run
The event was a 1,000-meter run held at Jhinkpani. Chaibasa Engineering College arranged the activity to commemorate Yuva Diwas on January 13. Students gathered to celebrate youth day with sports and fitness activities.
Vikram Tudu, a second-year student at the college, joined his peers for the run. During the event, he suddenly experienced severe heart problems. The young man collapsed on the spot, causing immediate alarm among organizers and fellow participants.
Emergency Response and Hospital Rush
College staff and medical personnel present at the event sprang into action. They administered CPR to the collapsed student in a desperate attempt to revive him. The emergency response was swift but faced challenging circumstances.
After initial resuscitation efforts, Vikram was rushed to Chaibasa Sadar Hospital. Medical teams at the hospital continued trying to save his life. Despite their best efforts, doctors could not revive the young engineering student.
College principal Debabrata Raha confirmed the unfortunate outcome. He expressed deep sorrow over the incident that occurred during what was meant to be a celebratory youth day event.
Community in Mourning
The sudden death has sent shockwaves through the college community. Students and faculty members are grappling with the loss of a young life cut short during a routine college activity.
This incident raises questions about health screening for participants in physical events. It also highlights the importance of emergency medical preparedness during college functions. The college administration is likely to review safety protocols for future events.
Vikram Tudu's family, friends, and the entire Chaibasa Engineering College community now mourn his untimely passing. The tragedy serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly health emergencies can strike, even among young individuals.
