Tragic Discovery: CRPF Head Constable Found Deceased in Kashmir, Investigation Underway
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Srinagar, Dec 30 (NationPress) A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) head constable has tragically passed away under unclear circumstances in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, while authorities uncovered an unidentified body on Monday in Kulgam district.
The head constable's lifeless body was discovered late on Sunday evening. Officials reported that he had suddenly lost consciousness. "He was promptly rushed to the district hospital in Anantnag town, where medical staff declared him dead upon arrival," stated the officials.
The deceased has been identified as Kharat Prakash, serving in G Coy 116 Battalion of CRPF, who was on duty at Anantnag district jail.
"Law enforcement has filed a case regarding this incident, and an inquiry has been initiated to uncover the precise cause of the CRPF head constable's death," the officials noted.
Authorities also mentioned that an unidentified corpse was discovered on Monday near Tukutachloo village in Kulgam.
"The body was initially noticed by local residents, who subsequently alerted the police. Law enforcement arrived at the scene and took the body into custody. The identity of the deceased remains unknown," officials indicated.
The head of the cardiology department at the government medical college in Srinagar has released a precautionary advisory based on global research regarding sudden fatalities during extreme winter conditions.
The advisory emphasizes that elderly individuals suffering from hypertension, diabetes, obesity, or existing cardiac conditions should exercise caution to protect their well-being.
"Recent research indicates that every 40 seconds, an individual suffers a heart attack, rendering Myocardial Infarction (MI) one of the predominant causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Cold weather can lead to the constriction of blood vessels, thereby elevating blood pressure and increasing the heart's workload. Exposure to cold can also worsen respiratory infections, further straining cardiovascular health," the advisory specified.
"Indeed, 10 million individuals worldwide face disabilities, and 500,000 fatalities occur annually due to cold temperatures. Air pollution is another significant risk factor for heart attacks, contributing to systemic inflammation and impaired cardiovascular function. The scenario is similarly dire in Kashmir, where 30 percent of adults are affected by hypertension, a critical risk factor for heart attacks and strokes," the advisory warned.
