Heartbreak gripped Raipur when 48-year-old hardware trader Amrit Bajaj died instantly from cardiac arrest during badminton on Monday, February 16, 2026. The incident at Ashwini Nagar Sonkar Bari’s open court—a first for the spot—has gone viral via CCTV.
Amrit epitomized healthy living, taming diabetes with relentless activity: daily badminton doubles and cricket. Mid-match, pursuing a shuttle, he toppled forward onto the floor, unresponsive amid the game’s fervor.
Teammates’ quick thinking led to immediate CPR attempts and a hospital run, but doctors pronounced him deceased. Postmortem verified heart failure.
The chilling video, exploding across platforms, captures vitality vanishing in seconds, prompting viewer reflections on fitness fallacies. It reveals how peril lurks in passion.
Physicians link such tragedies to unmanaged conditions amplifying exercise strain, citing spikes in gym and field deaths nationwide. Demands surge for defibrillators and training at recreational sites.
Amrit’s wife and children navigate profound loss; peers hail his zeal. Police cleared suspicions early. As badminton hubs promote wellness checks, this story evolves from tragedy to teachable moment on holistic health.