A tragic incident occurred at the SRP ground in Gondal, Rajkot, where a 27-year-old man, Nitinbhai Chauhan, suffered a fatal heart attack right after finishing the physical test for Gujarat police recruitment. Chauhan, a resident of Malarwadi in Kodinar, collapsed after completing a 5 km run in 23 minutes, surpassing the required time. Despite immediate medical attention at the Civil Hospital in Gondal, he could not be saved.
Chauhan, a well-educated individual with BSc and MSc degrees, had recently gotten married and had been diligently preparing for a career in policing. His sudden demise, just moments after accomplishing a significant milestone towards his dream, has left his family devastated. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident, as similar tragedies have been reported during police recruitment drives in the state recently.
In a separate incident in Bharuch, another aspirant, Ravirajsinh Jadeja, collapsed and passed away after completing the same 5 km run during the physical test for police recruitment. Despite medical efforts, Jadeja could not be revived and was pronounced dead at Bharuch Civil Hospital. These incidents have prompted authorities to reassess safety measures and medical screening processes at recruitment centers to ensure timely emergency medical assistance.
