ASI in Maharashtra Police suffered a heart attack while chasing a burglar

New Delhi, November 9

An assistant police sub-inspector (ASI) from Latur in Maharashtra died of a heart attack when he tried to chase a burglar during patrolling. 

The police said that the incident occurred around 4 AM in the Laxmi Colony area when Pathan, who was attached to the Latur Local Crime Branch, was patrolling on foot with his colleague.

The officials added that while they were on foot patrol, they spotted a man who was trying to burgle a house and tried to chase him. 

However, as the suspected burglar fled, Pathan decided to go after him in the police vehicle. As he was walking towards the vehicle he suffered a heart attack, officials added.

Pathan is survived by his wife, three sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.