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Home guard job aspirant dies during fitness test

1 2 Bhubaneswar: A recruitment drive for home guards turned tragic when a 41-year-old aspirant died while undertaking a fitness test in Khurda on Friday. Police identified the deceased as Imadul Haque Khan, a resident of Keranga area in Khurda district. Khan was among 1,614 candidates selected for the fitness test, which was being held since Tuesday. This is the sixth such death during recruitment exams in the state since March. Khan used to work in a private company in Khurda on a monthly salary of around Rs 10,000. The only earning member in the family, he is survived by two children, a 7-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter, wife and mother. A home guard job fetches a monthly salary of Rs 18,360. Candidates were required to complete a 1,600-metre run within 12 minutes near the Taratua reserve police grounds. "Unfortunately, Khan fell ill during the run and collapsed. Despite being rushed to Khurda district headquarters hospital and subsequently to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar, he could not be saved," Khurda SP Sagarika Nath told TOI. Police are awaiting the post-mortem report even as investigation has begun to ascertain the circumstances leading to Khan's death. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Walmart Photos With a New Level of Detail Old Money Style Undo Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi condoled Khan's death and announced compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the victim's family, the CMO announced in a statement. In light of previous incidents where five men have lost their lives during similar recruitment drives for home guards, foresters, and forest guards in different parts of the state, police said they had adopted all necessary precautions for the fitness test. "The recruitment venue was strategically chosen within a 400m radius of the district headquarters hospital to ensure immediate medical assistance. An ambulance equipped with an oxygen support system, paramedics, and a team of doctors were stationed at the site," Nath said. The running tests were scheduled between 6 am and 10 am under cloudy skies with normal humidity levels. "Adequate drinking water and staff support were available every 400m along the 1.6 km course. Prior to the test, candidates underwent physical screening by doctors and submitted self-declaration forms regarding their health status," the SP added. Sahadeb Mohanty, a retired police officer, emphasised the need for candidates to be transparent about their medical conditions. "Those with heart ailments, blood pressure issues, or other underlying health conditions should refrain from participating in rigorous fitness tests. Prior medical screening and proper medical support during such events are absolutely crucial," Mohanty said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !