Andhra Pradesh: Man dies during Ganesh procession in Vizianagaram
A 22-year-old man, Bobbadi Harish, died after collapsing while dancing during a Ganesh procession in Vizianagaram. Despite suffering from polio and having a heart condition, he joined the celebrations. He was rushed to a hospital but declared dead
Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh): A 22-year-old man collapsed and died while he took part in a Ganesh procession here in Vizianagaram district, said a police official on Thursday.
Police identified the deceased as Bobbadi Harish, who suddenly fell unconscious during the procession on Wednesday and was rushed to the nearest hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
“Harish, a 22-year-old man, collapsed and died while dancing as he took part in a Ganesh procession,” the official told PTI.
According to police, Harish had suffered from polio since childhood and had also undergone a heart operation, making his health fragile despite his enthusiasm to join the celebrations.
Initially, his father stopped him from dancing due to poor health, but Harish continued, they said.
