Bengaluru tourist dies of heart attack on Girnar mountain

A tourist from Bengaluru, who had come to visit the Girnar mountain in Junagadh, died of a heart attack, according to news reports. The tourist, who had reached the mountain early in the morning by climbing thousands of steps, was returning after visiting Gaurakshnath Peak when their health suddenly deteriorated.

Upon learning of the incident, ropeway employees showed humanity and immediately brought them down via trolley. After bringing them down, all efforts were made to provide primary treatment by administering CPR. They were also immediately shifted to the Government Civil Hospital in Junagadh with the help of a 108 ambulance. However, doctors on duty at the hospital examined them and declared them dead. This accident has caused profound grief among the tourist's family members and others who had accompanied them.

Girnar mountain is a sacred and historical mountain located in Junagadh, known for its thousands of steps and religious significance. This site is considered a major center of faith for devotees and tourists, where a large number of people come to undertake the pilgrimage on foot.