Police constable Moksedur Rahaman, 32, died from a massive heart attack while participating in the annual sports meet of the department in Malda on Tuesday.

Rahaman, a resident of Itahar block in North Dinajpur district, was posted in the special task force as a constable.

Sources said the constable complained of severe chest pain during the tug-of-war at the sports meet.

“He was immediately rushed to the Malda medical college and shifted to a private nursing home. However, late in the evening he breathed his last,” said a source.

Rahaman’s body was brought to police lines on Wednesday where state minister Sabina Yeasmin and Malda SP Alok Rajoria paid their last respect. “We are saddened by his demise. We will take all measures to help his family members,” said SP Rajoria.