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Former MP Upper Collector Anil Kumar Damor Dies of Heart Attack in Vidisha
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 03:18 PM
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IAS officer Anil Kumar Damor, former Upper Collector of Vidisha, suffered a fatal heart attack on Tuesday morning and was declared dead at Vidisha Medical College.
Anil Kumar Damor, a 2019 batch Indian Administrative Service officer who had recently served as Upper Collector of Vidisha district in Madhya Pradesh, collapsed early on Tuesday due to a sudden heart attack. Family members rushed him to Vidisha Medical College, where physicians confirmed his death shortly after arrival.
According to sources close to the family, Damor was preparing to assume a new posting in Bhopal at the time of his sudden illness. The unexpected loss has shocked colleagues in the state bureaucracy and residents of Vidisha, who remembered him for his administrative initiatives during his tenure.
The district administration has announced that official mourning will be observed for one day, and a formal condolence ceremony is planned at the district collectorate. Details regarding his funeral arrangements have not been released yet.
Damor's death highlights the health risks faced by senior officials who often work under high pressure. The state health department has urged civil servants to undergo regular medical check‑ups, especially for cardiovascular conditions.
The IAS officer leaves behind his spouse and two children, who have requested privacy during this difficult period.
According to sources close to the family, Damor was preparing to assume a new posting in Bhopal at the time of his sudden illness. The unexpected loss has shocked colleagues in the state bureaucracy and residents of Vidisha, who remembered him for his administrative initiatives during his tenure.
The district administration has announced that official mourning will be observed for one day, and a formal condolence ceremony is planned at the district collectorate. Details regarding his funeral arrangements have not been released yet.
Damor's death highlights the health risks faced by senior officials who often work under high pressure. The state health department has urged civil servants to undergo regular medical check‑ups, especially for cardiovascular conditions.
The IAS officer leaves behind his spouse and two children, who have requested privacy during this difficult period.