Former V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar collapses during morning walk, admitted to AIIMS
Former Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to AIIMS after collapsing during a morning walk. He has a history of fainting episodes and recent cardiac health issues.
Why it matters
As a high-profile former government official, his health status is a matter of public interest in India.
Former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to AIIMS here on Wednesday after he fell unconscious during his morning walk, sources said.Details about his health condition were not immediately available. AIIMS authorities have not issued any statement so far.The 75-year-old former Rajya Sabha chairman has been admitted to the hospital's cardio-neuro centre and is currently under the care of the department of cardiology for medical evaluation and treatment, the sources said.Security personnel accompanying Dhankhar took him home in a PCR vehicle after he collapsed during the morning walk and remained unconscious for a few minutes.An ILBS medical team and AIIMS doctor Sandeep Seth subsequently attended to him and provided medical care.However, in view of his concerning health condition, Dhankhar was rushed to AIIMS in an ambulance, the sources said.Dhankhar served as India's 14th vice president…
Headlinne story · 3 newsrooms
Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Hospitalized After Collapsing During Morning Walk
What every outlet reported, where they differ, and how each framed it →
Also covering this story
2 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in