Canara Bank Employee Passes Away After Severe Cardiac Arrest in Karnataka

A tragic incident has been reported from Canara Bank’s Karnataka region, where Mrs. Priya Shantharam, who was working at the bank’s STJ College Campus Branch, has passed away.

According to an official condolence message shared by Canara Bank Karnataka, Priya Shantharam had suffered a severe cardiac arrest, followed by a serious brain injury. She was undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Ashraya Hospital.

Despite receiving medical treatment, she unfortunately passed away. Her untimely demise has left her colleagues and the banking community deeply saddened.

She hailed from Kerala and was residing at PARWA 58B, Vrindavan House, Thamban Line, Edappally. She was posted at the STJ College Campus Branch under the Chikmagalur Regional Office.

As per the information shared by colleagues, she suffered a severe cardiac arrest while on duty, followed by a serious brain injury. She was rushed to the hospital for treatment but unfortunately passed away at around 2:00 AM.

Her last rites are scheduled to be held on 11 November 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Edappally Crematorium.

Canara Bank Karnataka expressed its condolences and prayed that God gives her family members and loved ones the strength and courage to overcome this irreparable loss.

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