Haryana Man Falls Ill After Consuming Frooti To End Fast, Dies Before Reaching Delhi Hospital

A 33-year-old man from Haryana's Faridabad died after allegedly falling ill moments after consuming a packaged Frooti beverage to break his fast, police said. Authorities have launched an investigation and are awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the exact cause of death.

The deceased, identified as Ankush, was a resident of Hanuman Nagar in Faridabad. According to family members, he had been observing a fast on Thursday and consumed the mango-flavoured drink at home along with relatives to end it.

Soon after drinking the beverage, Ankush allegedly began vomiting and complained of severe abdominal pain. As his condition rapidly deteriorated, family members rushed him to a nearby private hospital for treatment. Noida: 77-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Pushed During Parking Dispute; IIT Graduate Arrested.

Doctors at the hospital reportedly advised that he be shifted to a higher medical facility due to the seriousness of his condition. He was subsequently taken to another hospital in Faridabad, where doctors recommended immediate transfer to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital for advanced treatment.

However, before he could reach the Delhi hospital, Ankush's condition worsened further and he died on the way, according to reports. Uttarakhand Cop Collapses and Dies While Working Out at Gym, Heart Attack Suspected; Disturbing Video Surfaces.

Khedi Pul police station SHO Devendra Singh said the police were informed by the hospital around 1.30 am that a man had been brought dead. During questioning, the family stated that Ankush had broken his fast with a Frooti drink before developing severe symptoms.

Police recorded the family's statement and sent the body for post-mortem examination. After the procedure, the body was handed over to the family.

"The exact cause of death will be ascertained only after the post-mortem report is received, and further action will be taken accordingly," SHO Devendra Singh said.

The case remains under investigation, and officials are awaiting forensic and post-mortem findings before drawing any conclusions regarding the cause of death.

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