Tragedy Strikes Republic Day: Headmaster Dies During Flag Hoisting in Buldhana

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News18•26-01-2026, 13:40
Tragedy Strikes Republic Day: Headmaster Dies During Flag Hoisting in Buldhana
- •Headmaster Dilip Rathod collapsed and died of a severe heart attack during the 77th Republic Day flag hoisting ceremony at a Zilla Parishad school in Mohegaon, Buldhana district.
- •The unfortunate incident occurred in front of students, teachers, and villagers gathered for the Republic Day program.
- •Rathod, who was enthusiastically planning the event, suddenly felt unwell with severe chest pains as he stepped forward to hoist the flag.
- •Despite immediate efforts by teachers and villagers to rush him to a nearby hospital, doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
- •The incident has cast a pall of gloom over Mohegaon and Motala taluka, as Rathod passed away while on duty and before the national flag.
Why It Matters: A headmaster tragically died of a heart attack during a Republic Day flag hoisting ceremony in Buldhana.
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