A 35-year-old bodybuilder from Kasimedu, Chennai, has died of cardiac arrest, with his family alleging that suspected steroid abuse, pressured by his gym trainer, was the cause. R. Ramki passed away on April 8th, raising concerns about the use of performance-enhancing drugs in the fitness community. Ramki, who had been dedicated to bodybuilding and regularly attending a local gym for the past five months, reportedly suffered cardiac arrest following kidney failure. He was rushed to a nearby hospital on Tuesday night, but doctors pronounced him dead on arrival. The sudden nature of Ramki's death prompted his family to suspect the use of steroids, as reported by DT Next.
They have filed a formal complaint with the Kasimedu Police, claiming that his gym trainer had allegedly pressured him to consume steroids for accelerated muscle growth. The family believes that prolonged use of these substances severely compromised his health, ultimately leading to his death. In response to the family’s complaint, the police have assured them of a thorough investigation into the matter. Ramki's body was sent for post-mortem examination to a government hospital and subsequently handed over to his family. Authorities are currently examining the allegations and have promised to take appropriate action based on the findings of medical and forensic investigations.
In recent times, heart failure among younger individuals have been on the rise. in a recent college event a 20-year-old student collapsed while delivering a speech and later died of a heart attack, with a video of the incident now viral.The incident reportedly took place at Maharshi Guruvarya RG Shinde Mahavidyalaya in Paranda taluka.In the video, Varsha Kharat, a 20-year-old student, is seen speaking in Marathi at her college event, sharing a light moment with the audience. Midway through her speech, her pace slows, and she suddenly collapses, prompting several people to rush to help, NDTV reported.