At the HCL Technologies’ Nagpur office, 40-year-old engineer Nitin Edwin Michael suddenly passed away from a cardiac arrest
In India, sudden cardiac arrest is becoming the primary cause of death, taking thousands of lives annually. Nitin Edwin Michael was found unconscious in the restroom, and AIIMS Nagpur pronounced him dead. Police opened a case, and HCL offered the family assistance.
Who is Nitin Edwin Michael as HCL Nagpur employee dies of heart attack, cause of death reason, biography and age
On September 27, Nitin Edwin Michael, a 40-year-old engineer in Nagpur employed with HCL Technologies, passed away due to a heart arrest. In the office restroom, his colleagues discovered him unconscious.
After being sent to AIIMS Nagpur, he was pronounced dead. Michael’s body has been submitted for a postmortem examination, and Sonegaon Police have filed a case of accidental death. The situation is still being looked into.
HCLTech Employee Dies of Cardiac Arrest at Nagpur Office, Investigation Ongoing
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He leaves behind a six-year-old son and a wife. In a statement, HCL Technologies said it was sending its sympathies to his family and promised to help in any way it could.
“This is an unfortunate and tragic loss. Emergency support was provided immediately at our campus clinic before taking him to the hospital. The well-being of our people is of utmost importance, and HCLTech offers healthcare programs, including on-campus clinics and annual health checks,” the statement from HCL read.
In India, sudden cardiac arrest is becoming the primary cause of death, taking thousands of lives annually. The number of events among those under 40 has significantly increased, which is concerning and emphasizes the urgent need for preventative measures to deal with cardiac problems.
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