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Hospital Says Varinder Singh Ghuman Died After Sudden Arrhythmia During Routine Shoulder Surgery

The family alleges negligence, triggering calls for an inquiry.

Overview

  • Fortis Escorts Hospital said the actor-bodybuilder underwent an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with biceps tenodesis under general anaesthesia on October 9 in Amritsar.
  • The hospital reported stable vitals through the procedure, a sudden cardiac arrhythmia at about 3:35 p.m., prolonged resuscitation, and death declared at 5:36 p.m.
  • Doctors noted no known comorbidities and said Ghuman had first been evaluated on October 6 for right-shoulder pain and restricted movement.
  • Relatives and local politicians have accused the hospital of negligence and sought an investigation, with reports describing discoloration of the body after death.
  • Tributes poured in from the film and sports communities, including Salman Khan’s post mourning his Tiger 3 co-star, as coverage highlighted Ghuman’s Mr India 2009 title, IFBB pro status, and film roles.