Parag Desai valiantly tried to fend off a group of street dogs that attacked him on October 15. Ahmedabad Mirror reported that he suffered severe injuries during this brave attempt.
Parag Desai, a prominent figure in the corporate world as a top executive at Wagh Bakri Tea Group, tragically passed away on a fateful Sunday, succumbing to injuries sustained in a heartbreaking encounter with stray dogs just days earlier. He left this world at the age of 49.
The unfortunate incident unfolded when Desai valiantly tried to fend off a group of street dogs that attacked him on October 15. Ahmedabad Mirror reported that he suffered severe injuries during this brave attempt.
It was a vigilant security guard stationed outside his residence who quickly alerted his family members about the distressing incident. Without delay, Desai was rushed to Shelby Hospital, where a team of medical professionals worked tirelessly to assess his condition.
After spending a day under observation at Shelby Hospital, Desai was transferred to Zydus Hospital, where a surgical procedure was performed in a desperate bid to save his life. However, fate had a different plan, and he tragically succumbed to a brain hemorrhage during the course of the treatment on that sorrowful Sunday.
The news of Parag Desai’s untimely demise sent shockwaves through the community, and heartfelt condolences poured in from various quarters. Gujarat Congress chief and Rajya Sabha member Shaktisinh Gohil expressed his condolences through a social media post, saying, “Very sad news coming in. Parag Desai, Director and owner Wagh Bakri Tea passed away. He had a brain hemorrhage following a fall. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences to the entire Wagh Bakri family across India.”
Parag Desai‘s legacy is survived by his wife Vidisha and their daughter Parisha, both of whom now must bear the weight of this immense loss.
His contributions to the corporate world were substantial. With over 30 years of entrepreneurship experience, he played a pivotal role in spearheading International Business, Sales, and Marketing at the Wagh Bakri Tea Group.
Beyond his corporate endeavors, he actively engaged in leading industry platforms such as the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and was widely respected as a prominent voice within the industry. Parag Desai’s passing leaves a void in the business world, and his memory will be cherished by those whose lives he touched.