Dubai : An 18-year-old Indian expat student has died after suffering a cardiac arrest during Diwali celebrations at Dubai International Academic City on Tuesday night, October 21, according to media reports.

The student, Vaishnav Krishnakumar, a first-year BBA Marketing undergraduate, collapsed during the event and was immediately taken to hospital. Despite efforts to revive him, doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Originally from Kunnamkulam in Thrissur district, Kerala , Vaishnav completed his schooling at GEMS Our Own Indian School, Dubai, where his mother, Vidhu Krishnakumar, works as a teacher. He is also survived by his father, V G Krishnakumar, and younger sister, Vrishti.

Vaishnav was recognised for his academic brilliance and leadership. He achieved 97.4 percent in the 202

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