41-year-old constable Ganesh, who was on security duty outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s Bandra residence, Galaxy Apartments, died on Friday after his health suddenly deteriorated. He had been on duty for the past several years. While on duty , Ganesh suddenly felt dizzy and collapsed. Police and security staff present at the scene immediately rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead after examination.
According to a senior Mumbai Police official, preliminary information from doctors suggests a heart attack as the likely cause of death. However, the actual cause of death will only be confirmed after the post-mortem report is received. Bandra police and senior officials arrived at the scene upon receiving information about the incident. Police have begun the process of sending the body for post-mortem examination.
Salman Khan has been receiving threats for some time now. Consequently, police and private security personnel are deployed 24 hours a day outside his Bandra home. Constable Ganesh was part of this security system. According to police sources, the department will provide all possible assistance and compensation to the deceased constable’s family as per the rules. It has also been reported that his funeral will be conducted with full state honors.