20-Year-Old College Student Dies While Working Out at Puttur Gym

Mangalore Today News Network

Puttur, Sept 6, 2026: A 20-year-old college student collapsed and died while working out at a gym in Puttur on Saturday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Shamik Rai, son of Ramesh Rai and Yashodha of Kunjurupanja in Aryapu village.

Shamik was pursuing his degree at a private college in Puttur and was also preparing for the Chartered Accountancy (CA) examinations. A regular gym-goer, he reportedly collapsed suddenly during his workout on Saturday.

He was rushed to a hospital in Puttur, where doctors declared him brought dead. A post-mortem examination was conducted at the Puttur government hospital.

Shamik is survived by his parents and sister. Puttur MLA Ashok Rai and other dignitaries visited the hospital and offered condolences to the bereaved family. Puttur town police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.