The Roop Nagar SHO had been transferred recently and a farewell party was thrown in his honour on Wednesday. Kumar, while dancing at the party, suddenly fell down and complained of chest pain.

He was rushed to Bara Hindu Rao Hospital, where the doctor declared him dead, a police officer said.

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Kumar had had an angiography done about 45 days ago. He is survived by his wife and two children, police said.

A video from the party, shot minutes before the incident, appeared on social media showing Kumar dancing.

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