Kashmir News Service
SRINAGAR
JKLF chief Muhammad Yasin Malik has been admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at SKIMS Soura for specialized treatment.
Sources told KNS that Malik has been taken to Bed no 06 in the intensive care unit SKIMS Soura.
Condition of ailing Yasin Malik is stated to be stable.
Malik was earlier referred to SKIMS Soura for advanced treatment by the team of medicos of Khyber Hospital here.
Hours after protests were held at Maisuma, demanding medical aid for incarcerated Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chief Yasin Malik, the incarcerated leader was shifted to Khyber hospital on Saturday evening.
“He undergone under various tests in this hospital. One of hazardous infection has infected his arm. He was advised by doctors to undergo a surgery. He was referred to SKIMS Soura,” said sources.
Pertinently, incarnated JKLF chief Malik is ailing from several weeks. His family alleged that he is being denied medical treatment.
Police on Saturday used force to disperse protesters at Maisuma, demanding medical aid for incarcerated Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik.
Health of Malik Deteriorating; says His Family
Family members of Yasin Malik said that health condition of Malik is deteriorating in Srinagar central jail.
They accused authorities of denying medical aid to Malik.
“We met Malik today at 1pm in Srinagar central jail. First he refused to meet. After we sent repeated requests, he was brought by several persons on their shoulders to have a meeting with us,” his family members said.
They added that Malik was unable to walk or sit properly as in absence of medical aid, his health conditions have deteriorated.
“We are not demanding his release. He is a public leader, but medical aid must be provided to him without any further delay. He has undergone under various surgeries in past. He is need of several medicines and medical aid,” they said.
They added that the health of Malik would further deteriorate in case he is denied medical treatment further.
Geelani Prays for Malik’s Recovery
All Parties Hurriyat Conference chairperson Syed Ali Geelani prayed for fast recovery of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik.
Geelani said that Malik is one of important political leaders and the “nation needs him for long”.
“I pray for the immediate recovery of Malik and wish him a long life. I also express sympathy with his family. Malik is one of the tall leaders and the nation needs him for long,” said Geelani.
He added that Malik has always played an important role as a consistent leader and made efforts to bring the on-going movement to its logical conclusions.
“I have received reports that Malik is ailing and is in need of immediate medical check-ups and observation of medicos. However, authorities have shifted him to central jail from the hospital. It is the height of arrogance, repression and dictatorship,” he added.
