Thane, March 3 A CISF soldier from Dombivli in Maharashtra's Thane district died of a heart attack while undergoing training in Hyderabad, an official said on Tuesday.
Basant Singh (35), a resident of the Anmol Nagari housing complex in Dombivli West, collapsed on Sunday after participating in a training exercise, the official said.
Singh was known for his athletic build and disciplined lifestyle, according to a neighbour.
His body was brought to Dombivli on Monday and cremated on the same day in the presence of senior police officials, CISF personnel, and local residents.
He is survived by his wife, parents, and two children.