As per the postmortem conducted at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), the cause of death has been attributed to cardiorespiratory collapse resulting from massive pulmonary thromboembolism.

Alongside the Defence Minister, several Ministers have moved to significantly downsize their security convoys to conserve fuel.

According to official district-wise figures, the highest number of fatalities was reported from Prayagraj, where 16 people died, followed by Bhadohi with 15 deaths and Mirzapur with 10 deaths. Check list of districts affected.