Overview

• Multiple outlets report he suffered a cardiac arrest during treatment at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar on October 9.
• PinkVilla, citing The Tribune, places his death at around 5:30 PM while he was undergoing treatment.
• Free Press Journal reports he was in for a minor bicep surgery with same-day discharge expected, according to media accounts.
• Coverage cites his achievements as Mr India 2009, runner-up at Mr Asia 2009, and the first Indian to receive an IFBB Pro card.
• Tributes from public figures and fans poured in as reports noted conflicting ages at death, with some stating 41 and others 42.