‘Kovid vaccine will not ignore concerns’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah investigated more than 20 dying of heart attack in Hasan; Set 10-day time limit | Bharat News

New Delhi: A wave of sudden heart deaths in Karnataka, especially among young people, has shocked the state government, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a 10 -day time limit for an expert panel to present his findings. In the last one month, at least 20 people in Hasan district have allegedly died of a heart attack, without many pre-symptoms or existing conditions.The leading investigation Dr. KS Rabindranath is the director of Jaydev Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, who is working in coordination with Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) to identify patterns, potential causes and preventive measures.“The fourteen of the deceased died at home without seeking medical help. There were less than nine 30,” Dr. The director of Rajanna B, HIMS said that confirming that there were deaths between May 28 to June 28, 2025.

With very old cases for post mortem, investigators are dependent on local doctors, family testimony and patient records. Deaths across the state have reported a 20% increase in emergency cardiac OPD visits with Jaidev Hospitals and Mysuru in Bangalore.Is there a vaccine link?In a statement on Tuesday, CM Siddaramaiah did not dismiss the possibility that Kovid -19 vaccine may have contributed to some deaths. He said, “We cannot ignore that approval and distribution of vaccine can also be a factor, as global studies have indicated on a link to cardiac issues,” he said. He said that in February, the same expert committee was asked to study post -vaccination effects and young adult deaths.“Before the BJP criticize us, they should ask their conscience,” Siddaramaiah commented, accusing a public health concern.Cardiologist dividedThe medical fraternity appears divided on this issue. Whereas the Mysuru chapter of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI) has started a separate two -year study in the growing heart matters among the youth, headed by Dr. Shashirekha and Dr. Under the leadership of Veena Nanjappa, Senior Cardiologist and MP Dr. CN Manjunath lowered the trend as new.“This is not a sudden incident,” Dr. Manjunath said, who cited the study of 5,000 heart attack patients in 2013-2018. “We found that 50% were smoking, and about 20% had diabetes or high BP. But worryingly, there were no traditional risk factor in 25%. We also needed to examine food security and pesticide risk.”Public urged not to ignore warning signsWhile the debate continues, the government is urging the citizens not to delay in seeking help. Siddaramaiah said, “Anyone with chest pain or breathing issues should immediately go to the nearest health center.” He cited the health programs run by the state such as Hridayad Jyoti and Gruha Arogya as part of the increasing heart risk monitoring and responding.The expert committee report is expected to be held by 10 July.