Former Delhi Police Commissioner Ajay Raj Dies At 81, Was Battling Severe Lung Infection

IPS officer Ajay Raj Sharma, who was known as the backbone of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), breathed his last on Tuesday at Kailash Hospital in Noida.

Former Delhi Police Commissioner Ajay Raj Dies At 81, Was Battling Severe Lung Infection

Delhi Police Commissioner Death News: Former Delhi Police Commissioner, Ajay Raj Sharma, breathed his last on Tuesday after suffering from a severe lung infection. He was 81. According to the reports, Sharma has been treated for his lung condition at the Kailash Hospital in Noida for the past two weeks. He is survived by his wife and two sons, and resided in Noida's Sector 44.

Sharma, a 1966-batch IPS officer had laid the foundation of Uttar Pradesh STF and also served as the Delhi Police Commissioner. It was Sharma who had first started encounters in Uttar Pradesh. The first encounter in the state took place with dacoits of Chambal, under Sharma's leadership.

Lung Infection In Men After 80: What Are The Causes Behind It?

A lung infection is marked by an infection that begins in the lungs, mainly caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other pathogens. The onset of infection can lead to inflammation in the lungs, impairing their ability to function properly, which makes it difficult for the patient to grasp breathe (having difficulty in breathing) and reduces oxygen flow to the bloodstream. Some of the common forms of lung infections include pneumonia and bronchitis -- mostly common in men above 80.

These types of lung infections occur due to weakened immune systems, pre-existing health conditions, and a natural decline in lung function with age.

Symptoms of Lung Infection In Men One Should Look Out For

When the lungs are not working properly, or there is an infection in the organ, the body may show up certain signs and symptoms. Some of these warning indicators include:

1. A persistent cough accompanied by mucus or blood
2. Unable to breathe properly
3. An unexplained chest pain or discomfort
4. Fatigue and weakness
5. Fever and chills

In order to keep the lungs safe and healthy after 80, one must keep a close check on the several risk factors that trigger an infection in the organ. After 80, one should get regular vaccinations (pneumonia and flu shots), practice good hygiene and avoid smoking. Apart from these, one must follow a healthy diet and workout routine.