Pimpri Chinchwad Police Constable Dies of Heart Attack While Chasing Drug Suspect; Leaves Behind Two Young Children
Pimpri Chinchwad Police Head Constable Javed Rafiq Bagsiraj, 40, died after suffering a heart attack while chasing a suspected MD drug seller in Sant Tukaram Nagar on October 25. He was taken to YCM Hospital, where he reportedly suffered another cardiac arrest. The officer had served in the police department since 2010. His last rites were conducted with state honours in Pune on October 26.
Pimpri Chinchwad, October 27, 2026: A 40-year-old police head constable attached to the Pimpri Chinchwad Police Anti-Narcotics Squad died after suffering a heart attack while pursuing a suspected drug dealer during an operation in Sant Tukaram Nagar on Sunday night, October 25.
The deceased officer, identified as Javed Rafiq Bagsiraj, was a resident of Morwadi in Pimpri. He collapsed during the chase after complaining of severe chest pain.
His sudden death has left his family and colleagues mourning the loss.
Police Operation Turns Tragic During Suspect Chase
According to police, the anti-narcotics squad received information that two individuals were expected to arrive in Sant Tukaram Nagar to allegedly sell MD (mephedrone), a synthetic narcotic substance.
After informing his senior officers, Bagsiraj and his team planned an operation to apprehend the suspects.
The squad intercepted the individuals near a residential society and managed to detain one suspect. However, the second suspect attempted to escape.
Bagsiraj immediately pursued the fleeing individual but experienced intense chest pain and collapsed during the chase.
His colleagues rushed him to Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial (YCM) Hospital in Pimpri Chinchwad.
Despite medical attention, he reportedly suffered another cardiac arrest at the hospital and died.
Officer Had Served in Police Department Since 2010
Bagsiraj joined the Pune City Police in 2010 and initially served at Hadapsar and Mundhwa police stations for approximately eight years.
Following the establishment of the Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissionerate in 2018, he joined the newly formed police force.
He subsequently served at Pimpri Police Station before being transferred to the Crime Branch and later the Anti-Narcotics Squad.
At the time of his death, he was actively involved in operations targeting illegal drug-related activities.
Final Rites Held With State Honours
Bagsiraj's last rites were performed with state honours at a cemetery in Pune's Kasba Peth area on Monday, October 26.
He is survived by his parents, brother, wife and two children — a 12-year-old daughter and a seven-year-old son.
His death has brought attention to the risks police personnel face while carrying out enforcement operations.