Tragic Incident Captured on Cam: Raipur Businessman Dies After Collapsing During Badminton Match

57-year-old Amrit Bajaj suffered a suspected heart attack on court; doctors declared him dead at a private hospital.

A shocking incident in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur has raised fresh concerns over sudden cardiac deaths after a businessman collapsed while playing badminton and died shortly after.

The deceased has been identified as Amrit Bajaj (57), a resident of Idgah Bhata. Reports said he was a diabetic patient and regularly played sports as part of his daily routine.

What Happened

According to family members, Bajaj had gone to play badminton with friends on Monday morning at Sonkar Bari Ground in Ashwini Nagar, under the DD Nagar police station area.

During the game, he reportedly hit a shot and moved forward to pick up the shuttlecock. Moments later, he suddenly collapsed on the court.

रायपुर में बैडमिंटन खेलते खेलते एक कारोबारी को हार्टअटैक आया और मौत हो गई. हर दिन कहीं न कहीं से ऐसे डरावने मामले आ रहे हैं. #Raipur pic.twitter.com/i9bPnaQDtn

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A video of the incident has surfaced online and is being widely circulated on social media.

Rushed To Hospital, Declared Dead

Friends immediately rushed him to a nearby private hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival.

His last rites were performed on February 16 at Marwari Muktidham.

Growing Concern Over Sudden Heart Attacks

The incident comes amid multiple recent reports of people collapsing during routine activities or sports due to cardiac arrest. Similar cases have been reported earlier in Raipur involving young businessman Himanshu Srivastava and actor Rajesh Awasthi.

Health experts note that heart attacks can sometimes occur suddenly, even in people who appear physically active.

Common warning signs may include:

• Chest pain or heaviness
• Tightness or burning sensation often mistaken for acidity
• Pain in the left shoulder or arm
• Shortness of breath
• Sudden dizziness or fatigue

Doctors Urge Caution

Medical professionals advise people with diabetes, high cholesterol, or existing heart risk factors to undergo regular health check-ups, especially before engaging in intense physical activity.