13-Year-Old Student Dies of Heart Attack During School Trip to Imagica Theme Park

The Navi Mumbai student collapsed during an educational trip, prompting calls for an investigation into safety and administrative practices.

Ayush Dharmendra Singh, an eighth-grade student from Navi Mumbai, suffered a fatal cardiac arrest during a school trip to Imagica Theme Park in Khopoli, Maharashtra.
The student began feeling unwell and collapsed while resting on a bench; immediate medical assistance was provided, but he was declared dead at a nearby hospital.
A post-mortem confirmed the cause of death as acute myocardial infarction, categorized as a natural death by medical officials.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has raised concerns about the legality and safety of the school excursion, questioning adherence to government guidelines for educational trips.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has initiated a review of the incident, including police reports, teacher statements, and administrative processes, to determine accountability.