Harshad Mehta , the flamboyant stockbroker often called the "Big Bull" of Dalal Street, died of a in the early hours of December 31, 2001 . He was 47 years old and was in judicial custody at the Thane Central Jail at the time of his passing. Timeline of Events
The circumstances surrounding Mehta's death are still shrouded in mystery. Some of the reasons that have been cited for his death include: harshad mehta death reason
He was later moved to the Thane Civil Hospital around 11:00 p.m.. Reports indicate he had to walk a considerable distance to the hospital, where he eventually collapsed in a wheelchair. Harshad Mehta , the flamboyant stockbroker often called
At the time of his death, there were widespread rumors and speculative reports regarding where he died. Some media outlets initially reported that he died in Thane Central Jail, where he was lodged as an undertrial for a period. Some of the reasons that have been cited
Harshad Mehta, the Indian stockbroker at the center of the 1992 securities scam, died on at the age of 47. The official cause of death was multiple organ failure resulting from a massive heart attack (cardiac arrest). He also suffered from other health complications, including diabetes and hypertension, which had worsened during his prolonged legal battles and time in custody.
Jail doctors initially provided first aid. According to his wife, Jyoti Mehta, Harshad requested Sorbitrate , a heart medication from an emergency kit he had brought to jail 54 days earlier.