India, April 16 -- The government will re-examine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for handling medical emergencies at airports, officials said on Wednesday, following a pilot's sudden death due to cardiac arrest shortly after landing in Delhi last week.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) will also evaluate existing health regulations for pilots and review airline-specific emergency protocols.

"There is a need to look at the protocols that are being followed at the airport while dealing with medical emergencies. We will be reviewing the SOPs followed during such medical situations," an official said, requesting anonymity.

Another official said that the tragic incident has prompted a deeper look into health checks and operational...