A farewell party for a government employee in Rajasthan turned into a heartbreaking tragedy when his 50-year-old wife died suddenly in front of him. The incident took place when the retired employee was celebrating his last day of service with colleagues, family and friends on Monday.
According to eyewitnesses, the employee’s wife, who had been unwell for some time, was present at the event to support her husband. She appeared cheerful in the initial moments of the gathering but suddenly collapsed without warning. Despite immediate resuscitation efforts, he was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
Family members revealed that she had been dealing with health problems for several months but insisted on being with her husband. His sudden demise shocked everyone present, casting a deep shadow over what was meant to be a joyous occasion.
Colleagues and friends of the staff mourned the couple, describing them as devoted to each other and the wife as kind and supportive. The retired employee, visibly shaken by the loss, chose not to comment but was surrounded by family members who offered support during this difficult time.
The farewell party was quickly cancelled, and guests gathered to console the grieving family. Officials of the department where the employee served also expressed their sympathy and pledged to help him in any way possible.
The tragedy serves as a stark reminder of life’s unpredictability, leaving grieving husbands and families to come to terms with their sudden loss.