Severe Headache, Frothing At Mouth: Champai Soren's Grandson Dies In Suspicious Circumstances During Manali Vacation

Veer Soren (19), the grandson of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, died under suspicious circumstances in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, on Tuesday. According to reports, the teenager had traveled to the hill station with a group of friends for a vacation.

What Happened in Manali

Veer and his friends arrived in Manali on February 22 and checked into a homestay in Simsa. On February 23, the group visited Solang Valley and Sethan village on the Hamta Pass route before returning to their accommodation.

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The following day, Veer reported feeling unwell. When his friends returned from an outing, Veer mentioned he was suffering from a severe headache. He was given medicine and went to sleep. However, at approximately 2:30 pm, his friends rushed to his room after hearing a loud noise. They found Veer unconscious on the floor with foam forming around his mouth.

Investigations Underway

His friends immediately rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors administered CPR. Despite their efforts, they were unable to revive him, and he was declared dead on arrival.

Speaking to The Times of India, the Manali DSP stated that the exact cause of death remains unknown, pending the results of a post-mortem examination. Medical professionals noted that the symptoms could potentially be related to high-altitude pulmonary edema (altitude sickness). Veer’s family members have arrived in Manali, and the autopsy was scheduled to be conducted following the filing of this report.

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Former CM Champai Reacts to Death

अत्यंत दुःख के साथ सूचित करते हैं कि हमारे प्रिय पोते वीर सोरेन का 24 फरवरी 2026 को असामयिक निधन हो गया है।

हिमाचल प्रदेश के मनाली में अचानक तबियत बिगड़ने के बाद उन्हें अस्पताल ले जाया गया, लेकिन नियति को कुछ और ही मंजूर था।

वीर के जाने से हमारा परिवार बिखर गया है।

शोकाकुल,…

— Champai Soren (@ChampaiSoren) February 25, 2026

Former Chief Minister Champai Soren shared a heartfelt tribute on X, expressing the family's devastation, "With profound sorrow, we inform you that our beloved grandson Veer Soren passed away untimely on 24 February 2026. After his health suddenly deteriorated in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, he was rushed to the hospital, but fate had other plans. With Veer's departure, our family has been shattered."