Overview

• The incident occurred on May 17, 2025, at the Nandikeshwar Kalyana Mantapa in Jamkhandi, Bagalkot district, Karnataka.
• Praveen Kurne, a 25-year-old bank employee and son of Karnataka Cycling Association's State Secretary, suffered a fatal heart attack minutes after his wedding ritual.
• The groom collapsed on stage during a customary blessing ritual and was rushed to a hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.
• The tragedy unfolded in front of a large gathering of family and friends, turning a celebratory event into a scene of shock and mourning.
• This incident adds to a growing trend of sudden cardiac arrests among young adults in India, raising concerns about lifestyle factors, stress, and medical preparedness at public events.