Puneeth Rajkumar Demise: Fans Heartbroken, Karnataka On High Alert

The entire country, including the film fraternity, is mourning the loss of Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar, who died on Friday (October 29, 2021) after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. The actor was admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru after he complained of chest pain this morning while working out in the gym. He was 46.

Fans have already thronged Bengaluru's Kanteerava Stadium to pay their last respects. An additional police force has been deployed near the hospital and residence of the late actor. Reportedly, a high alert has been declared in Karnataka owing to this. Also, multiple reports suggest that the Karnataka government has ordered to close theatres immediately.

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