Overview
- He was found unresponsive at his Janakpuri home and taken to Mata Chanan Devi Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
- Hospital and media reports point to a suspected sudden cardiac event, but the official cause remains pending the DDU Hospital post-mortem.
- Delhi Police inspected the residence and recorded family statements, with relatives telling officers they do not suspect foul play.
- His wife, Martha Aley, told ANI that he died naturally in his sleep and asked supporters to remember him for his character and work.
- Condolences poured in from public figures including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee; he will be seen posthumously in Battle of Galwan, reported for release on April 17, and is survived by his wife and young daughter.