33 still in hospital, 38 given cheques
Thirty-three victims of the Delhi high court blast are undergoing treatment at different hospitals in the city. However, three patients admitted at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital continue to remain critical even after four days of the high-intensity blast.
Even after being discharged from the hospitals, almost all the patients will have to keep coming back for care for a long time.
According to the Union health ministry, a total of 23 patients are undergoing treatment at RML Hospital, four in Safdarjung Hospital, five in AIIMS, two in Max Hospital and one each at Moolchand and LNJP hospitals.
“We have discharged over 20 patients in the last four days while three are still critical. Two have undergone amputation of their legs and we are monitoring five similar cases. Those discharged will have to come back for follow up for some time,” Dr Sunil Saxena, CMO, RML Hospital said.
“Many victims have to undergo another couple of surgeries before we shift them to the wards. None will be discharged till they are fit,” he said.
Thirty eight cheques were given away on Saturday to the next of kin of the victims of Delhi high court blast.
“Today we distributed 38 cheques that were issued from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund to the blast victims’ relatives,” said AVM, Parliament Street. “The Prime Minister had sanctioned `2 lakhs to the kin of each deceased and `1 lakh each to those seriously injured,” he said. Eight cheques of `2 lakhs were given to the dependents of the deceased and 30 cheques of `1 lakh each were given to those seriously injured, he said.
Meanwhile, the MCD decided to enhance security at its headquarters here, reports PTI.
The visitors to the Civic Centre would not be allowed to carry baggage into the premises from now on.
Post new comment