Dubai Police Release Forensic Report of the Indian Student Who Passed Away During Diwali

The Dubai Police have formally communicated to the family of Indian-expatriate student Vaishnav Krishnakumar, aged 18, the results of their forensic examination into his tragic death during a Diwali gathering.

According to the report, the young student died of natural causes — specifically “death on arrival due to cardiac arrest” — confirming the hospital’s initial findings. 

Vaishnav’s collapse occurred shortly after attending a Diwali event at a student accommodation facility located in Dubai International Academic City. He had spent some time dancing with friends, afterwards rested briefly, then moved to a nearby on-site restaurant. It was there, the family reports, that he collapsed and was attended to by a security guard and paramedics — but was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. 

His family emphasises that Vaishnav had no known underlying health condition. On the contrary, according to them, he maintained a disciplined lifestyle, exercised regularly and upheld both his physical and mental fitness. The unexpected nature of his death has prompted reflections on the importance of immediate response in cardiac emergencies.

Educators and classmates remember Vaishnav as an academic high-achiever and a driven student leader. He studied for his BBA in Marketing at Middlesex University Dubai, and previously completed schooling in Dubai, where he served as Head of School Councils and led debating and Model UN clubs. His sudden passing has reverberated through his school and university communities, prompting tributes and acknowledgements of his talent and kindness. 

While the forensic findings now clarify the cause of death, the incident has also raised awareness around hidden cardiac risks among otherwise healthy young people. Medical professionals in the UAE and abroad use such cases to underscore the value of early recognition of symptoms and the availability of immediate lifesaving interventions.