Mangaluru Teen Dies After Suddenly Collapsing While Playing Volleyball, Video Goes Viral
A Class 10 student died after collapsing while playing volleyball near Mangaluru. Karnataka Health Minister UT Khader said the state will examine the causes behind the rise in sudden deaths among children and young people.
A 15-year-old Class 10 student died after suddenly collapsing while playing volleyball with friends near Surathkal in Karnataka's Mangaluru district on Wednesday, prompting the state government to examine the growing number of sudden deaths among young people.
The deceased, identified as Likhith Amin, was the son of an autorickshaw driver from Surathkal and studied at Government High School, Kote Bollaru, Soorinje.
Karnataka to Examine Causes Behind Sudden Youth Deaths
Following the incident, Karnataka Health Minister UT Khader said the state would seek support from the Medical Education Department and senior heart specialists to understand the reasons behind such sudden deaths. Sudden Death Caught on Camera: Man Collapses in Gym During Workout, Dies of Heart Attack in Srinagar; Video Goes Viral.
Calling the incident "very painful", Khader said it was deeply concerning that healthy young people and even school students were collapsing unexpectedly.
"For some years now, we have been seeing young people, healthy individuals, and now even school students collapsing suddenly and losing their lives like this. It is a matter of grave concern," he said. Uttarakhand Cop Collapses and Dies While Working Out at Gym, Heart Attack Suspected; Disturbing Video Surfaces.
Class 10 Student Dies After Collapsing During Volleyball Game
A Class 10 student, Likhith Amin, collapsed while playing volleyball with friends in Surinje village near Surathkal, #Mangaluru. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The exact cause of death is yet to be determined and will be known after the post… pic.twitter.com/8MzKLQ4vaY
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The minister added that while investigations had been conducted into similar cases in the past, the government now wants a comprehensive analysis of the underlying causes.
Government to Consult Heart Specialists
Khader said he plans to hold discussions with the Medical Education Minister and leading cardiologists to determine whether there are common medical factors behind such incidents.
"Different reasons are cited at different times, but we want to thoroughly analyse what the root cause is," he said.
Annual School Health Checks Already in Place
Responding to questions about mandatory health screening for students, Khader said Karnataka already conducts annual medical examinations in government schools under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK).
Under the programme, health teams visit schools once every year, conduct comprehensive health checkups and refer children with abnormalities for free treatment or surgery.
However, the minister acknowledged that the increasing number of sudden deaths among children and young adults remains a serious concern requiring further investigation.
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