Tragic: Jabalpur Army doctor dies of cardiac arrest inside parked car

Jabalpur: In an unfortunate and tragic incident, Major Dr Vijay Kumar, posted at Jabalpur Military Hospital, was found dead inside his parked car on the driver’s seat after reportedly suffering a massive cardiac arrest.

Originally from Bengaluru, Dr Kumar had travelled to the city for some personal work when his health suddenly deteriorated. Locals passing by noticed that he had been sitting in the car with the door open for too long, and the vehicle was not moving.

On moving closer, they found him unconscious and immediately alerted the police. Upon reaching the spot, the police carried out a preliminary investigation and identified the vehicle as an army car.

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Soon after, the army officials were informed, and Major Kumar was rushed to the Military Hospital in an ambulance, where doctors declared him dead.

According to a Free Press Journal report, the doctor’s car was parked near the Indian Coffee House in Sadar Bazaar, and the incident occurred around 11 AM.

While the police suggested the death was caused by a cardiovascular health issue, they are also reviewing CCTV footage from the area to understand how the situation unfolded.

His body was sent for post-mortem late Wednesday night, and his family arrived from Bangalore on Thursday morning. After completing the necessary formalities, the body was handed over to his family.

The doctor’s untimely demise has left the medical fraternity in shock, underscoring the urgent need to prioritise the mental and physical well-being of healthcare professionals, who often exhaust themselves while working tirelessly to serve others.

Sharing the news on 'X', a doctor said, "Another Doctor Lost to Sudden Cardiac Arrest: A Wake-Up Call for the Medical Fraternity. The medical community has once again been struck with grief. Dr. Major Vijay Kumar, posted at Jabalpur Army Hospital, Madhya Pradesh, lost his life after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. He collapsed in his car in the market area, unable to receive timely help."

He further pointed out that this tragic incident highlights a larger, ongoing concern that doctors themselves are becoming increasingly vulnerable to lifestyle-related diseases.

In recent times, there has been a worrying rise in reports of doctors dying young due to cardiac arrest and heart attacks. Long working hours, stress, and irregular lifestyles are taking a serious toll on their health, reminding us that even those who save lives are not spared from these silent killers.

Medical Dialogues reported a series of tragic incidents involving the sudden deaths of five doctors over the past two weeks. Dr Gradlin Roy, a 39-year-old consultant cardiac surgeon at Saveetha Medical College, died of a massive cardiac arrest while on duty rounds. Similarly, 40-year-old Dr. Prakash Gupta, an anaesthesia specialist at Goyal Hospitals in Jodhpur, also succumbed to cardiac arrest.

Dr Gaurav Mittal, a 39-year-old critical care specialist; Dr Devan, a 42-year-old associate professor from the cardiology department at Manakula Vinayaga Medical College, and Dr. Sangram Sabat, a 45-year-old associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at MKCG Medical College and Hospital, all of them passed away from massive heart attacks.

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