Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, October 6
Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh recently helped a Kashmiri student, who is suffering from colon cancer, secure treatment from PGIMER, Chandigarh.
Mujeeb Ahmad Malla, a student at a Jalandhar-based college was facing problem in getting treatment at the hospital here.
The Chief Minister’s office, through the office of the Chief Secretary, coordinated with the PGI authorities to secure treatment for the student.
Nasir Khuehami, Spokesperson, J&K Students Union, while praising the role played by the Chief Minister and his media advisor Raveen Thukral, said after he called up Thukral, state government officials swung into action to ensure that the student was given treatment.
Nasir said the Chief Minister has also ensured financial aid, whenever required, for the treatment of the student.
In a tweet regarding the incident, Singh said he wanted Kashmiri students to consider Punjab as their “second home.”
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