Prateek Yadav death: Prateek Yadav had undergone treatment for multiple health complications, says hospital

• Prateek Yadav, stepson of late Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, died due to “cardiorespiratory collapse” caused by “massive pulmonary thromboembolism”, according to details from his postmortem report.

• It further noted that the entire heart and pulmonary thromboembolic material had been preserved in formalin for histopathological examination, while viscera had been preserved for chemical analysis.

• The report also mentioned that all injuries found on the body were “antemortem”, meaning they occurred before death. Pulmonary thromboembolism is a serious medical condition caused by blood clots blocking arteries in the lungs, which can severely affect breathing and blood circulation.

• Prateek was a "very nice" but "high risk" patient, especially after the onset of cardiac involvement, for which he was hospitalised on April 29, a senior doctor told PTI news agency. The cardiac involvement was in addition to hypertension and DVT, and in weeks preceding his demise, chest discomfort and pulmonary embolism followed, the doctor said.

Prateek Yadav death updates: Prateek Yadav, son of Mulayam Singh Yadav and his second wife Sadhana Gupta Yadav, and the stepbrother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, died on Wednesday.

Following his demise, Akhilesh said he had known Prateek since childhood. “I have known him since childhood. He is no longer amongst us; it is a matter of great sorrow. Right from his childhood, he was very conscious of his health, his physical well-being and he aspired to move forward in life and make a meaningful contribution,” Akhilesh said.

Prateek Yadav death updates: The doctor who had treated Prateek Yadav in the past said he had been battling deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism and recent cardiac complications.

Prateek was a "very nice" but "high risk" patient, especially after the onset of cardiac involvement, for which he was hospitalised on April 29, the senior doctor told PTI news agency.

Prateek Yadav death updates: Prateek Yadav, son of Samajwadi Party (SP) founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and husband of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Aparna Yadav, passed away earlier today at a hospital in Lucknow.

As per the postmortem conducted at King George's Medical University (KGMU), the cause of his death has been attributed to cardiorespiratory collapse resulting from massive pulmonary thromboembolism.

Prateek Yadav death updates: Prateek Yadav had been admitted to Medanta Hospital in Lucknow several times over the past year for treatment related to multiple serious health complications, the hospital said on Wednesday.

According to people familiar with his medical history, Yadav had been battling pulmonary embolism, hypertension, anxiety-related ailments and recurring cardiac issues, which led to repeated short-term hospitalisations and continuous medical monitoring.

The latest admission reportedly took place on April 29 after his condition deteriorated. He was brought to the hospital complaining of severe breathlessness and respiratory distress. Following treatment and a brief period of stabilisation, he was discharged and returned home, people familiar with the matter added.

Prateek Yadav death updates: BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj condoled the death of Prateek Yadav, son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav.

“It is an irreplaceable loss. I share a close family connection with them,” the BJP MP told reporters, according to PTI news agency.

Prateek Yadav death updates: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday paid his last respects to Prateek Yadav in Lucknow. Prateek was the stepbrother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and the husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav.

Prateek Yadav death updates: Dr Ruchita Sharma, Associate Director, Department of Medicine Medanta Hospital Lucknow said Prateek Yadav had recently been admitted to the hospital.

“Just a few days ago, he was admitted here after developing a pulmonary embolism -- a condition in which a blood clot travels into and lodges within the arteries. Due to the blockage in his lungs, his heart function was adversely affected,” Sharma told ANI news agency.

“He had presented here a few days prior, complaining of shortness of breath and related respiratory issues, at which point he was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. The condition of pulmonary embolism is, by its very nature, inherently critical and carries significant risk. He was already on blood thinners; he was fully aware of his medical issues and took his blood pressure medication regularly,” the doctor added.

Prateek Yadav death updates: Prateek Yadav's autopsy report has revealed cardiopulmonary collapse or sudden cardiac arrest as the reason for his death. The report also flagged excessive pulmonary thromboembolism.

Prateek Yadav death updates: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath is expected to reach Prateek Yadav's residence in Lucknow shortly.

Prateek Yadav death updates: Samajwadi Party leader Ravidas Mehrotra on Wednesday claimed that the doctor had said that Prateek Yadav's death took place under “suspicious circumstances.”

“His body was brought for post-mortem. I enquired about the reason for his post-mortem. The doctor said that this is not a normal death. It is a death in suspicious circumstances,” Mehrotra told PTI news agency.

He further alleged that the doctor had stated poisoning as a possible cause, adding that there were “bruises” on Prateek's body. “He said that the cause of his death could be poison. There were bruises on his body,” the SP leader said. He said that people were demanding investigation into the cause of Prateek's death, adding that he had his own gym.

“He used to exercise in the gym. He was completely healthy. So, how could he die suddenly? He died before coming to the hospital...” Mehrotra said.

Prateek Yadav death updates: Prateek Yadav, stepbrother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, died on Wednesday. His last rites will be held tomorrow (Thursday) at 12.30 pm at Pipra Ghat in Lucknow.

Prateek Yadav death updates: Uttar Pradesh BJP unit chief Pankaj Chaudhary arrived at Prateek Yadav's residence in Lucknow, ANI news agency reported.

Prateek Yadav death updates: Prateep Yadav's wife and BJP leader Aparna Yadav reached their residence in Lucknow following his death, PTI news agency reported.

Prateek, stepbrother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, died on Wednesday.

Prateek Yadav death updates: Prateek Yadav's wife, Aparna Yadav arrived in Lucknow on Wednesday.

Yadav was declared dead early morning on Wednesday. While the autopsy has been conducted, the cause of his death has not been revealed.

He was 38.

Prateek Yadav death updates: Mortal remains of Prateek Yadav are being taken to his house from Post Mortem House, KGMU, PTI reported.

Prateek Yadav, younger son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, half-brother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, died in Lucknow on Wednesday morning at the age of 38.

Prateek Yadav death updates: Prateek Yadav death news: Dr Ruchita Sharma, Associate Director, Department of Medicine, Lucknow, expressed sorrow over the demise of Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav's son and said, “We received news regarding the passing away of Prateek Yadav, and we are deeply saddened by this loss."

He was a long-standing patient of ours, Dr Sharma said, adding that she had been treating him for quite some time for conditions such as high blood pressure and hypertension.

“Just a few days ago, he was admitted here after developing a pulmonary embolism — a condition in which a blood clot travels into and lodges within the arteries. Due to the blockage in his lungs, his heart function was adversely affected. He had presented here a few days prior, complaining of shortness of breath and related respiratory issues, at which point he was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. The condition of pulmonary embolism is, by its very nature, inherently critical and carries significant risk. He was already on blood thinners; he was fully aware of his medical issues and took his blood pressure medication regularly...,” she said, speaking to ANI news agency.

According to official sources at King George's Medical University, the postmortem was conducted by a team of doctors led by Prof Mausami Singh, along with senior resident Dr Fatima Harsha.

The procedure began at 8:30 am and lasted for 2 hours and 40 minutes. The entire postmortem was videographed, and viscera samples have been preserved for further examination. The exact cause of death could not be ascertained.

Prateek Yadav death updates: The BJP and the Samajwadi Party on Wednesday cancelled their political programmes in Uttar Pradesh following the sudden death of Prateek Yadav, younger son of late SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.

Prateek Yadav, 38, fell ill and was taken to the Civil Hospital in Lucknow in the early hours of Wednesday, where doctors declared him dead.

Prateek Yadav death updates: On Prateek Yadav’s death, BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj says, “I am deeply hurt and saddened to hear this. I say this with great sorrow because I share close family relations with this family, from Mulayam Singh ji to his mother, who used to say that saints and respected people were always honored in this family. Saifai and Mainpuri, Etah, these regions are connected with my life journey as well. Such a major incident is both painful and shocking, and there would hardly be anyone who would not express grief over this tragic event. I stand with Prateek ji's his family, and with the entire Yadav family. But this is a very sorrowful moment."

Prateek Yadav death updates: DMK President MK Stalin on Wednesday condoled the demise of Prateek Yadav, the stepbrother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and extended support to the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and his family in this moment of grief.

Stalin wished for strength and assured them that he would always be with Akhilesh Yadav and his family during difficult times, while referring to Akhilesh Yadav as "beloved brother".

"Deeply saddened by the passing of Thiru. Prateek Yadav, brother of Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav. In moments of such profound grief and pain, my thoughts are with beloved brother Thiru. Akhilesh Yadav and the entire bereaved family. May they find the strength to bear this irreparable loss," he said.

"We will always be with you during such difficult times," he added.

Prateek Yadav death updates: Here is Akhilesh Yadav's full statement issued after brother Prateek's death: “Prateek Yadav is no longer among us today. It is a matter of great sorrow.

He was young. Since childhood, he was very conscious about his health and wanted to move ahead in life.

He was a very good boy who wanted to achieve something through his own hard work. It is extremely sad that he is no longer with us.

Naturally, we will act according to what the law says and what the family decides.

I cannot change today’s reality.

I had met him a few months ago, around two months back. Even at that time, I had told him to take care of his health and focus on expanding his business.

Sometimes, financial losses in business can break a person emotionally.

He is no longer among us. We will do whatever the family decides.”

Prateek Yadav death updates: The BJP and the Samajwadi Party on Wednesday cancelled their political programmes in Uttar Pradesh following the sudden death of Prateek Yadav, younger son of late SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.

The BJP said district-level protests planned by women workers across the state on Wednesday have been postponed following Prateek Yadav's demise.

Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav expressed grief over the death of Prateek Yadav, the younger son of late Mulayam Singh Yadav. Calling the development “extremely sad”, Shivpal Yadav prayed for peace to the departed soul.