Archive · 9 Oct 2026
87 Parade Personnel Hospitalized Amid Dengue Cases in Gujarat
Security personnel came to Gujarat to prepare for a parade.
Over 10 days, 87 were admitted to a hospital in Gandhinagar.
Fifty recovered enough to leave, and 37 were still being treated.
The minister said those still in hospital were stable and getting better.
One CRPF personnel died after having chest pain.
The minister said doctors suspected a heart problem, but the final cause had not yet been confirmed.
An earlier hospital official said the man had dengue and low platelets.
Health teams are working to reduce mosquitoes and monitor the personnel where they are staying.
Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said 87 security personnel were admitted to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital over 10 days.
Fifty personnel had been discharged, while 37 remained under treatment in stable and improving condition.
The personnel were in Gujarat preparing for the October 31 National Unity Day parade at Ekta Nagar.
A CRPF personnel died after developing chest pain; the minister said the cause remained unconfirmed pending a final post-mortem report.
Health officials cited water accumulation at temporary accommodation in Gandhinagar and ordered fogging, insecticide spraying and other prevention measures.
- Who
- Security personnel from the BSF, CRPF and ITBP; Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya provided an update.
- What
- 87 personnel were admitted over 10 days; 50 were discharged, 37 remained under treatment, and one CRPF personnel died.
- When
- The hospitalizations occurred over the 10 days before the minister's Friday statement; the parade is scheduled for October 31.
- Where
- Gandhinagar Civil Hospital and temporary accommodation in Sectors 28 and 29, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- Why
- The personnel were in Gujarat preparing for the National Unity Day parade. Dengue cases were reported, with water accumulation at their accommodation raising concerns about mosquito breeding.
Earlier hospital account
Minister's later account
Reported cause of the CRPF personnel's death
Earlier hospital account
Gandhinagar Civil Hospital's Resident Medical Officer said the 26-year-old CRPF personnel, identified as Amal Barman, had tested positive for dengue and died after his platelet count fell and he developed chest pain.
Minister's later account
Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said cardiac arrest or a heart attack was suspected, while emphasizing that the exact cause would be established only after the final post-mortem report.
- Admitted
- 87 security personnel over 10 days
- Discharged
- 50 personnel
- Still receiving treatment
- 37 personnel; described by the minister as stable and improving
- Forces represented
- BSF, CRPF and ITBP
- Parade date
- October 31
- Accommodation sites
- Newly constructed government housing in Gandhinagar's Sectors 28 and 29
- Death
- The minister said a cardiac event was suspected, with the precise cause pending the final post-mortem report; an earlier hospital official said the CRPF personnel had dengue and low platelets.
- Preventive measures
- Twice-daily fogging, insecticide spraying, anti-larval operations, fever surveillance and patient tracking