July 4th 2024.
Manpreet had always dreamed of becoming a chef, and she was finally on her way to making that dream a reality. She had been working hard at Australia Post and studying for her culinary degree, but unfortunately, fate had a different plan for her.
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Manpreet tragically passed away on a Qantas flight that was just about to take off. Her family, devastated and in disbelief, shared that her health had been rapidly declining over the past few months due to an unknowing battle with tuberculosis.
Just a week before her untimely death, Manpreet's cousin and roommate, Kuldeep, noticed that she was having difficulty speaking and lacked the energy to do much of anything. Despite her declining health, Manpreet was determined to return to her hometown in Dharampura, India, to be with her family and friends who could support her in her recovery.
On the day of her flight, Manpreet was putting on her seatbelt when she experienced a medical emergency. In her last moments, she told Kuldeep, "I will come back," holding onto the hope of seeing her loved ones once again. However, a post-mortem confirmed that she had tuberculosis, a serious and highly contagious bacterial disease that prevented her body from being transported out of Australia.
As her family in India mourned her loss and made arrangements for her funeral, they were faced with the added challenge of applying for visas to attend her funeral in Australia. Meanwhile, Manpreet's dear friend Gurdip started a fundraiser to support the family, raising over $41,000 in just a week.
Tuberculosis, or TB, is a highly contagious infection that primarily affects the lungs. The symptoms, which include a persistent cough, fatigue, fever, loss of appetite, and overall feeling of illness, develop gradually. It can also affect other parts of the body, such as the bones and nervous system.
Gurdip shared that Manpreet's family and friends were still in shock and struggling to come to terms with her sudden passing. The airline she was flying with, Qantas, confirmed that their flight crew and emergency services had tried to revive her, but unfortunately, she had passed away.
According to reports, Manpreet had collapsed in her seat and passed away on the spot. Qantas was made aware of her tuberculosis diagnosis and immediately contacted the National Incident Centre Operations. The Department of Health in Victoria, Australia, has also taken measures to notify and trace any potential contacts who may have been at risk.
The loss of Manpreet, a young and aspiring chef, has left a void in the lives of her loved ones that can never be filled. As they continue to grieve, her friends and family are coming together to honor her memory and support each other during this difficult time.
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