Overview

• Kapur collapsed during a Guards polo match on June 12 after accidentally ingesting a bee, triggering an anaphylactic reaction that led to cardiac arrest.
• Sona Comstar issued a statement mourning his sudden passing and lauded him as a visionary whose strategic direction propelled the automotive components firm to global prominence.
• The Hurlingham Polo Association confirmed his death on the field and announced support measures for teammates and organizers affected by the incident.
• Ashoka University and the Doon School released tributes noting his role as an alumnus and his efforts to widen polo’s appeal beyond elite circles.
• Just hours before the match, Kapur had shared condolences on X for victims of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, reflecting his engagement with global humanitarian concerns.