Bhubaneswar: Another youth, who fell sick during a physical test for Home Guard recruitment in Gajapati district, died while undergoing treatment at MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur. He has been identified as Dipak Padal. With Dipak’s death, the death toll reached two. Five others are still undergoing treatment.
Earlier, Sulant Mishal, a resident of Parisal village in Gajapati district, collapsed during a physical test and was declared dead on arrival at the district headquarters hospital. The incident occurred during a 2 km running test held between Ranipenth and Padmapur near Parlakhemundi.
According to sources, Mishal suddenly collapsed just 30 seconds before completing the run. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief over the incident and announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for Mishal’s family.
