PHAGWARA: A tragic incident was reported from the Noormahal where a man died of a suspected heart attack during his morning walk, and his unattended body was later mauled by stray dogs. The deceased was identified as Vivek, a resident of Noormahal, who had reportedly been unwell for some time.
According to family members, Vivek left home on Sunday morning for his routine walk. While passing near a religious site, he suddenly collapsed. Witnesses believe he suffered a heart attack and died instantly. His body remained on the roadside for some time, during which stray dogs started mutilating it.
A passerby noticed the body and recognized Vivek. He immediately informed the family, who rushed to the spot and took possession of the remains. The body was then taken home, and the family performed the last rites.
Residents of the area expressed shock over the incident and raised concerns about the growing population of stray dogs and the lack of monitoring on public roads. Locals also questioned how long the body remained unattended before being identified.