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Pak prisoner’s condition worsens
Sanaullah’s kidneys fail, on dialysis: Docs
Family meets PGIMER director
Ritika Jha Palial/TNS

Chandigarh, May 8
The condition of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah, who was admitted to the PGIMER last week after being brutally attacked in a Jammu jail, deteriorated further today. According to the doctors he continues to be in deep coma and his kidneys have stopped functioning completely. Currently, he is on dialysis and is gradually slipping into multiple organ failure.”

A medical bulletin issued by the PGIMER today stated that his overall condition has worsened. He was put on dialysis at around 4.30 am when his kidneys stopped working following lack of response from the lungs and his blood pressure has slipped further since Tuesday night.

Sanaullah, a Pakistani citizen lodged in Jammu’s Kot Bhalwal Jail, was attacked by a fellow inmate on Friday morning. After initial treatment at the Jammu’s Government Medical College and Hospital, he was rushed to the PGIMER in an air ambulance the same evening after doctors said his condition was critical. He has been in a deep coma ever since.

Sanaullah’s brother-in-law Mohammad Shahzaad (28) and nephew Mohammad Asif (18) reached the PGIMER on Tuesday to see him. They were accompanied by representatives of the Pakistan High Commission, who have been in the city since Saturday. Sanaullah’s wife had died eight years ago, leaving behind the responsibility of raising her two children on the relatives.

Security staff deployed at the special entry point for Sanaullah’s relatives at the PGI in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

His relatives said they were not sure whether Sanaullah is aware of his wife’s death or not, till date.

Sanaullah’s family met PGIMER director, Dr YK Chawla, at 5 pm and his condition was explained to them. The relatives requested the director to allow them entry to the ICU where Sanaullah is admitted. They then visited the ICU at 5.30 pm and enquired about his condition.

A high drama prevailed at the PGIMER this morning when the relatives and the delegates were denied entry to the hospital. The incident took place at 11.30 am when the police officials claimed that they had not received any instruction for allowing them entry and the delegates reiterated that they had sought prior permission.