A man from Kerala died of a heart attack in the United Arab Emirates
A 43-year-old Indian expat from Kerala died of cardiac arrest shortly after a routine badminton session in Ajman, just days after another Indian expat collapsed and died while playing cricket in Dubai, according to a report by Gulf News.Anwar Sadiq, a father of two who has lived in the UAE for about 15 years, had gone to play badminton regularly with his friends on the night of June 17.
He complained of pain in his left arm during the match
During the session, Anwar reportedly complained of pain in his left hand and left the field to rest. Family members told Gulf News that his blood pressure appeared normal at the time.After taking a break and drinking a soda with lemon, he decided to go home. However, he allegedly collapsed inside his car in the parking area before he could leave.
Friends rush to help, but he cannot be revived
His fellow players immediately rushed to his aid, called emergency services and attempted to provide first aid while waiting for the ambulance.Despite their efforts, Anwar could not be revived. The death notice reportedly listed cardiac arrest as the cause of death, and the time of death was recorded as 9.51pm.
Society mourns the “quiet and beloved” expatriate.
Friends and neighbors remember Anwar as a respected, soft-spoken member of the community. “He was like a big brother to me.
One of his close acquaintances was quoted by Gulf News as saying that anyone who met him would instantly like him.His friends said that the large turnout for his funeral ceremonies in both the United Arab Emirates and Kerala reflects the affection that people have for him.
The family suffers another heartbreak
Anwar worked as a purchasing manager for a Sharjah-based company, and lives in Ajman with his wife and two school-going children.The loss is especially painful for the family as his father also died of a heart attack while working abroad in Kuwait more than a decade ago.Volunteers from the local community helped facilitate the return of his remains to Kerala, where he was buried on Friday.
The second death from a heart attack within three days
Anwar’s death comes days after Safwan Shanu, a 38-year-old Indian expatriate from Karnataka, died after suffering a heart attack while playing cricket in Dubai.Safwan had scored 46 points, including six sixes, before suddenly collapsing at the non-striker’s end during a match in Al Garhoud on Sunday morning.
