Pune runner Sandeep Yadav passed away after collapsing while participating in the Pune Runs Half Marathon, triggering grief and outrage among his family and the running community. According to his family, Sandeep was allegedly directed onto the wrong route during the race and collapsed after running a longer distance than planned. His father, Havaldar Laxman Yadav, claimed that Sandeep remained on the road for hours without timely medical assistance and that passersby recorded videos instead of helping him. The family has accused the organisers of negligence and demanded strict legal action, including a culpable homicide case against organiser Rajat Kasbe. The organisers, however, have denied the allegations, stating that the incident did not occur on the official race route and that all required safety and medical arrangements were in place. The tragic incident has raised serious concerns over emergency response and participant safety at large sporting events in Pune.
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