Chandigarh, January 5
Thirtyseven-year-old Arshad Khan, former nominated councillor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, died of a cardiac arrest here today. He was the first nominated councillor in the history of the corporation and was given ticket by the Congress to contest from Ward No. 26 in the elections held recently.
Thirtyseven-year-old Arshad Khan, former nominated councillor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, died of a cardiac arrest here today. He was the first nominated councillor in the history of the corporation and was given ticket by the Congress to contest from Ward No. 26 in the elections held recently.
He was declared brought dead at the PGI emergency ward around 2 pm today. However, his medical card was made at 4.20 pm.
A doctor who examined the body said a bluish tinge was visible on the face and lips of the deceased. The body has been kept at the PGI mortuary and a postmortem is likely to be conducted tomorrow.
Arshad collapsed in his office at the IT park, Chandigarh, and was rushed to the PGI.
A close friend of Arshad said he had been suffering from a heart ailment for the last four years and was taking medication regularly. His condition started deteriorating a few days ago due to exertion and pressure of campaigning.
Several sitting and former Congress councillors, including the Mayor, Raj Bala Malik, rushed to the PGI.
“Where has my son gone? He would never leave me alone. How can he go away like this? I want to take him to Hyderabad. Please book our tickets for tomorrow,” his wailing mother Circa Khan lamented.
His burial is likely to take place in Hyderabad, his hometown.
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