ISLAMABAD: A 25-year-old candidate seeking recruitment to Islamabad Police died after collapsing during a physical fitness test in the federal capital on Wednesday.
According to police sources and eyewitnesses, the deceased, identified as Ishaq, belonged to Sarai Naurang in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district and had travelled to Islamabad to participate in the physical test for the post of constable.
Officials said the incident occurred during the mandatory running test when candidates were instructed to complete the prescribed distance. Ishaq reportedly collapsed while running and lost consciousness.
Duty staff immediately shifted him by ambulance to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for emergency treatment. However, doctors at the hospital’s emergency department declared that he had died before reaching the hospital.
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The exact cause of death has not yet been officially confirmed. However, initial indications suggest the incident may have been caused by sudden cardiac arrest or severe physical exertion. An official medical report is awaited.
Islamabad Police is currently conducting recruitment tests for constables and other posts, with thousands of candidates from across Pakistan participating in the selection process. The physical examination includes endurance and running tests as part of the recruitment criteria.
Candidates from southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Lakki Marwat and Bannu, are among those taking part in the recruitment process in search of employment opportunities.
