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Popular Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar passed away after suffering a massive heart attack on Friday morning. Puneeth Rajkumar was rushed to the hospital after the heart attack. Dr Ranganath Nayak of the Vikram Hospital in Bengaluru said Puneeth Rajkumar was admitted at 11.30 am on Friday.
He complained of chest pain and was non-responsive upon arrival at the hospital. Meanwhile, the Karnataka government has issued an alert for all departments the police and district authorities to heighten security in anticipation of a law and order situation in the state. Follow live news updates on Puneeth Rajkumar’s health.
Bengaluru liquor shops asked to close after Puneeth Rajkumar’s death
After the untimely demise of Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar’s death on Friday, the police in Bengaluru have directed all the liquor shops in the city to remain close for two nights as “a precautionary measure”.
Puneeth Rajkumar, son of Kannada cinema legend Rajkumar, was known for his simplicity and humility. ‘KGF’ star Yash recently stated that, “one has a special place for people who treat you well when you are nothing.” The statement was made with reference to Puneeth Rajkumar. The directors who worked with him remember him as always simple and easily approachable with a warm personality. Puneeth had donated Rs 50 lakh to the Karnataka government during the Covid crisis. Puneeth was supporting 16 old age homes and 19 ‘goshalas’. Thousands of girl students were supported through his ‘Shakthidhama’ organisation. But, never ever did Puneeth speak about his philanthropic activities