Bengaluru: A 42-year-old restaurant employee died after suffering a suspected heart attack while having lunch at a restaurant in Gottigere on October 30.
The deceased, identified as Chandru, was a native of Channarayapatna and had been working as a cashier at the bar of Guru Greens Family Restaurant for the past few years.
The incident occurred around 11.40 am when Chandru was seated at a table and having his meal. He suddenly complained of chest pain and appeared to be struggling before collapsing on the table.
Restaurant staff rush to help
According to reports, Chandru initially fell towards his left before briefly sitting upright. He then collapsed towards his right and fell to the floor.
Restaurant staff immediately rushed to his assistance and attempted to revive him. They performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and also poured water over his head in an effort to help him regain consciousness.
Despite their efforts, Chandru could not be revived. He was later taken to a private hospital, where he died.
CCTV captures incident
The entire incident was captured on the restaurant’s CCTV cameras. The footage reportedly shows Chandru experiencing discomfort before collapsing while having his meal.
Hulimavu area police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. The suspected cause of death is a heart attack, though the circumstances are subject to the investigation.
Chandru’s sudden death has drawn attention to the incident at the restaurant, where staff members attempted to help him before he was taken to hospital.