Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa's son alleges negligence by doctors at Amritsar hospital

Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, April 4

While maintaining that the audio doing rounds on social media was his family’s, Amiteshvar Singh, son of deceased Hazoori Ragi Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa, today alleged negligence in the treatment of his father.

In the audio, Khalsa was reportedly heard saying that he was not being given proper treatment.

Matter with Cabinet

The issue of alleged negligence of the Health Department in handling the case of the former Hazoori Ragi was raised in Cabinet meeting. Minister Sukhjinder Randhawa sought a probe into the entire matter and the controversy over the denial of cremation at Verka village.

Amiteshvar Singh alleged, “He didn’t get proper treatment. He was crying and seeking help. He said there were four doctors on duty, but none attended to him. I want my sister, my uncle and his family be shifted to a private hospital. I don’t want them to meet the same fate. Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has told me that he didn’t know about our plight or he would have extended help. He has promised me the best treatment for my family members and expressed grief at my father’s demise.”

“Even thermometers and medical supplies were arranged by us. I stayed with my father during his treatment without any protective gear.”

Amritsar Civil Surgeon Dr Prabhdeep Kaur said, “As per information received from Government Medical College and Hospital, Bhai Khalsa self-reported himself on March 21 for check-up. At that time, he was not tested or suspected for Covid as he had no travel history and had returned in November. As far as the negligence of the hospital is concerned, only the internal staff can comment about that.”

Meanwhile, the issue of alleged negligence of the Health Department in handling the case of the former Hazoori Ragi was raised in Cabinet meeting.

Minister Sukhjinder Randhawa raised the issue, while seeking a probe into the entire matter and controversy over the denial of cremation at Verka cremation ground. Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu and Medical Education and Research Minister OP Soni are learnt to have said they were in touch with the family of Bhai Khalsa.

Both defended the Health Department. The government has not marked any inquiry into the incident so far.

104 contacts isolated

Moga: The district Health Department has examined 104 persons, who attended Anand Karaj on March 15 performed by former Hazoori Ragi Nirmal Singh who died of Covid. A senior official of the administration said all of them tested negative for the virus. TNS