14-year-old girl dies after collapsing while playing at Rajkot restaurant, heart attack suspected

PTC Web Desk: A 14-year-old girl from Gujarat died after suddenly collapsing while playing with other children at a restaurant in Rajkot, raising concerns over cases of sudden cardiac emergencies among youngsters.

As per a report in NDTV, the deceased has been identified as Anandi Modi, a resident of Jamnagar. She had been staying at her maternal uncle's house in Rajkot during the summer vacation and the ongoing Purushottam month observances.

According to family members, Anandi had accompanied relatives for dinner at a restaurant on Sunday evening. After finishing her meal, she joined a group of children who were playing on the restaurant premises.

Witnesses said the children were engaged in a running game when Anandi unexpectedly slowed down and fell to the ground. Family members and bystanders immediately rushed to her aid before taking her to a nearby hospital.

Despite efforts by doctors, the teenager could not be saved and was declared dead during treatment.

A video circulating on social media reportedly captures the moment when Anandi collapsed while running. Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Preliminary information suggests that the teenager may have suffered a cardiac arrest, though officials said the exact cause of death will be confirmed only after medical examination and further investigation.

The incident has drawn attention to a growing number of reports involving sudden collapses among young individuals. In December 2024, a 14-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh reportedly died after collapsing during practice for a school sports competition. In another incident from the same district a month earlier, a 20-year-old woman died after suffering a suspected heart attack while running.

Officials have not yet released the final medical findings in Anandi's case. Further investigation is underway.