Demonetisation: 84-year-old dies outside Ludhiana post office

Around 10.45 am he felt uneasy and fainted.

People gave him water and he was taken home.

However he passed away after reaching home. A local doctor was called who said that he suffered from heart attack.

Retired from postal department, Piara Singh was diabetic. His nephew claimed that since account was in name of Piara, he accompanied his son to post office. He added that Piara was visiting post office since four days but cash was unavailable.