Man, 20, dies during kabaddi match in Chhattisgarh; spectator records video

Narendra Sahu, a resident of Kokadi village of Dhamtari district, died inside the opponent’s court when he was caught by the players.

Updated on: Jan 21, 2021, 18:25:05 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A 20-year-old man died in the ring during a match of a kabaddi competition at Goji village in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh, officials said on Thursday.

Players crowding around the collapsed man. (Photo@riteshmishraht)

The video of the player collapsing was captured by one of the spectators. The clip has gone viral on social media.

Narendra Sahu, a resident of Kokadi village of Dhamtari district, died inside the opponent’s court when he was caught by the players. The incident took place on Wednesday evening.

“As per the statements, Sahu raided the opponent’s court and while making a return was pulled by a player and then others too got in the act. He was soon out of breath and then fell unconscious,” said Ramnaresh Sengar, Thana Incharge (TI) of Kurud police station.

The officer further said that the co-players and the sarpanch of the village rushed the player to Kurud hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.

“The preliminary investigation suggests that Sahu died of a heart attack but we are waiting for a post mortem report,” said Sengar, who is investigating the case.

The officer said that police have registered a case under 164 CrPC and started investigating into the incident.

“Police have recorded the statements of around a dozen people and after investigation the sections could be added,” the officer said.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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