Srinagar 4 April (KNB): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited SKIMS early morning today to inquire about the well being and health condition of Member Parliament and Former Chief Minister, Dr. Farooq Abdullah who has been tested positive for COVID19 and admitted in SKIMS yesterday.
COVID-19 management team led by Director SKIMS , Dr. A. G Ahangar briefed Lieutenant Governor about current health status of Dr. Farooq Abdullah. Omar Abdullah, Former Chief Minister & son of Dr. Farooq Abdullah also interacted with Lieutenant Governor and expressed satisfaction about the treatment and thanked the Governor for care and concern and personnel visit to enquire about the well being of his father.
Manoj Sinha directed the SKIMS management to monitor the health condition of Dr. Farooq Abdullah and take any call as demanded.
LG appreciated Director SKIMS and his COVID management team for quick response and taking care of the former Chief Minister.
However, Office of LG J&K on Sunday tweeted in this regard that “In Srinagar, I met Omar Abdullah at SKIMS Hospital, Soura. Enquired about Farooq Sahab’s health and instructed the doctors to provide best treatment. I pray for his long and healthy life.”
Sinha further said that he offered to shift Farooq Abdullah to another facility or hospital for better care. “I have also offered to shift Farooq Sahab, who is admitted at SKIMS, to another facility or hospital for better monitoring and care,” said LG. (KNB)