Shimla, February 25 Veer Soren, the grandson of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, died in Manali on Tuesday after complaining of a severe headache and losing consciousness upon his return from a visit to high-altitude areas.
The 19-year-old had reached Manali in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, along with his friends, after visiting Solang and Hamta Pass.
His friends, in a statement to the police, said that Veer suddenly complained of a severe headache after returning from the high-altitude areas and was given medication. However, he lost consciousness and fell out of bed.
Foam reportedly appeared from Soren's mouth while he was being taken to the hospital.
Prima facie, no external injury marks were found on the body, which was handed over to his grandfather. Family members said that they do not suspect any foul play and refused a post-mortem, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Manali K D Sharma told
The cause of death is yet to be determined, but the possibility of high altitude sickness (hypoxemia) cannot be ruled out, Sharma said.
Earlier, information was received from the Civil Hospital in Manali that a youth had been brought dead to the hospital, and the doctors administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation to revive him. However, there was no success, the police said.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed sympathy with the bereaved family.
"We are deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden demise of Veer Soren, the grandson of Champai Soren, in Kullu. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace at the feet of Marang Buru, and may the grieving family be granted strength to bear this unbearable sorrow. In this hour of profound grief, we stand with them," Soren posted on X.
Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also condoled the death of Veer Soren and conveyed his condolences to the family.