Popular Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar has died 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.
This was no age to go, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets on Puneeth Rajkumar’s demise. Says, “A cruel twist of fate has snatched away from us a prolific and talented actor, Puneeth Rajkumar. This was no age to go. The coming generations will remember him fondly for his works and wonderful personality. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”