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Indian Billionaire Sunjay Kapur Dies After Suspected Bee Sting at Windsor Polo Match

Sona Comstar has publicly grieved its visionary chairman with investigators examining whether a bee-induced allergic reaction triggered his fatal collapse

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Overview

  • Sunjay Kapur, 53, collapsed during a Guards Polo Club match in Windsor on June 12 and died shortly after amid reports that he ingested or was stung by a bee.
  • Medical teams suspect an anaphylactic shock led to a heart attack, but authorities continue to investigate the exact cause of death.
  • As chairman of global auto parts firm Sona Comstar, Kapur was praised in a company statement for his passion, foresight and leadership.
  • The polo community and British royal circles have expressed shock at his sudden passing and highlighted the dangers of undiagnosed allergies in outdoor sports.
  • Prince William, who was known to be close friends with Kapur, has not yet made a public comment on his death.