Young man dies while exercising at a Mohali gym; cause of death after post-mortem

June 25, 2026

A young man from Chandigarh died while exercising at a gym in Mohali. The 23-year-old collapsed while performing leg exercises. His wife and a friend were working out alongside him when the incident occurred. Panic ensued in the gym as soon as he fell.

He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The young man had been married just five months ago. The police have seized the gym’s CCTV footage and initiated an investigation. However, the gym management has refused to comment on the tragic incident. Questions are being raised regarding whether a trainer was present at the time.

The police have stated that action will be taken after recording the family’s statements. Any negligence on the part of the gym management will also be investigated. For now, a post-mortem examination has been conducted, and the body has been handed over to the next of kin.

Cause of death to be clarified after post-mortem report
Upon receiving information about the incident, the police from the Mataur station in Mohali arrived at the scene and began an investigation. After recording the statements of the family members, the police completed the post-mortem formalities and handed the body over to them. According to police officials, the actual cause of death will only be known once the post-mortem report is received. Currently, the police are investigating the matter by considering all aspects.