Senior cardiologist found dead at his home in Valasaravakkam
Dr. Ulhas M. Pandurangi, a senior cardiologist, was found dead at his home in Valasaravakkam under suspicious circumstances. He had recently faced legal issues related to sexual harassment and was reportedly experiencing mental distress. The police are investigating the case, which they suspect may involve suicide.
- ▪Dr. Ulhas M. Pandurangi was 59 years old and worked as the chief of cardiac electrophysiology and pacing at a private hospital.
- ▪He was arrested on October 21, 2024, on charges of sexual harassment and was released on bail shortly before his death.
- ▪Police found him dead in his bedroom when no family members were present, and they suspect it may be a case of suicide.
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Ulhas M. Pandurangi, 59, a senior cardiologist, was found dead under unnatural circumstances at his residence at Valasaravakkam in Chennai on Thursday.Dr. Ulhas was the chief of cardiac electrophysiology and pacing at a private hospital in Mogappair. On October, 21, 2024, he was arrested by the All-Women Police, Thirumangalam, on charges of sexual harassment.Police sources said that, following his release on bail, he was said to be experiencing mental distress and health-related issues. He had reportedly stopped attending work.According to police, Dr. Ulhas was found dead in his bedroom when no other family members were present in the house.
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