Prateek Yadav died of “cardiorespiratory collapse due to massive pulmonary thromboembolism”, the autopsy report from Lucknow’s King George’s Medical University revealed on Wednesday, adding that six “antemortem” injuries were also found on the body.
A pulmonary thromboembolism is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs, usually caused by blood clots that travel from the legs or other parts of the body.
“The whole heart and pulmonary thromboembolic material were preserved in formalin for histopathological examination, and the viscera are preserved for chemical analysis,” the report added.
Antemortem Injuries
The autopsy report mentioned injuries to his chest, under his right arm, right forearm, right elbow joint, over the elbow and left wrist.
“Injuries 1, 2, and 3 are about 5-7 days old. Injuries 4,5,6 are about one day old,” the report added.
Yadav, the half-brother of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, reportedly suffered from liver and lung-related complications. He had been admitted to Lucknow’s Medanta Hospital on several occasions.
Prateek Yadav was rushed to the hospital at 6.15 am today by his family members. He had reportedly died before he could reach the hospital.
His wife, BJP leader Aparna Yadav, was in the city at the time of the incident. She reached their house this afternoon.
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Prateek Yadav’s extended family and Samajwadi Party leaders also reached the residence.
Civil Hospital director Dr GC Gupta told PTI that Prateek was brought dead to the facility. “We ran the necessary SOPs, and after confirmation, we informed senior officials and police,” he said.
In an X post in Hindi, Akhilesh Yadav paid tribute to his half-brother.
“The passing of Prateek Yadav is deeply saddening! May God grant peace to the departed soul. Humble tribute!” he wrote on X.