Karnataka to formulate guidelines for gyms following Puneeth Rajkumar’s demise

After demise of popular Kanna actor Puneeth Rajkumar due to a heart attack, speculations were rife that cardiac arrest was caused due to excessive exercising. Speaking on same, Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Wednesday said that government is formulating guidelines for gyms and fitness training centres to avoid such incidents. 

He furr ded that guidelines will also elaborate what kind of instruments shall be used in gyms, and will also mandate training of gym instructors on how to provide emergency assistance in such cases of a heart attack.

Karnataka to formulate guidelines for gyms after Puneeth Rajkumar’s demise

Speaking on issue, K Sudhakar said that people should not oppose gyming citing one or two unfortunate cases. However, he insisted that government has taken matter seriously and is formulating guidelines with consultation of expert cardiologists.

"Just because of one or two incidents like this, we shouldn't say that we are not supposed to go to gym. On same issue, I am in talks with a renowned cardiologist and doing a summary on this. In gyms and fitness centres in Bengaluru city and whole state, we will issue a set of guidelines on what all equipment y should have/ use and what all training y have to undergo if a similar situation (heart attack/ related health issue) arises in future. y would at least be equipped with first aid," Karnataka Health Minister told reporters on Wednesday.

Earlier on superstar actor’s unfortunate and sudden demise, Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar said that he was shocked after hearing news. Dr Sudhakar, citing sources close to him, said that every possible attempt was me to save Kanna actor but it went in vain.

"Karnataka today has lost such a wonderful human being. He was a very versatile actor and son of legendary actor Rajkumar. He was not just an entertainer but was loved by all Kannigas because of subjects he chose in his movies. He was noble in living," Dr K Sudhakar said.

Minister furr informed that Puneeth was always available for health department initiatives or any initiatives that were needed to promote certain causes.

"If it(initiative) h to do anything with social impact, he was re. He has, to best of my knowledge, never charged any department in state. He was always helping," Dr Sudhakar said.

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