CBSE regional director found dead at his Chennai residence
Press Trust of India | August 2, 2025 | 06:44 PM IST | 1 min read
“Doctors have confirmed that he died due to cardiac arrest,” police said.
CHENNAI: The regional director of the Central Board of Secondary Education was found dead at his residence in Anna Nagar here, police said on Saturday. The deceased, identified as Mahesh D Dharmadhikari (57), was found unresponsive at his home on Friday.
A senior police official said he had been living alone. “Doctors have confirmed that he died due to cardiac arrest,” police said. Dharmadhikari's family members, who reside in Pune, have been informed.
His mortal remains will be handed over to them upon their arrival in Chennai, police added.
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