'Teen injured during Baramulla demo may be referred to AIIMS'

Jammu and Kashmir government today said the teenager who was seriously injured during a recent demonstration in Baramulla district would be referred to AIIMS in Delhi for further treatment if the need arises.
"If the injured patient shall not be operated by the Hospital authorities due to non-availability of advanced machinery then the patient shall be referred to AIIMS Delhi for further treatment," Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare Asiya Naqash said.
Hamid Nazir Bhat (15), a class 10th student from Palhallan, suffered serious pellet injuries on May 21 during a general strike sponsored by separatists to commemorate the death anniversaries of Mirwaiz Moulvi Mohammad Farooq and Abdul Gani Lone who fell to the bullets of gunmen on the day in 1990 and 2002, respectively.

Naqash, who visited JVC SKIMS Hospital Bemina where the boy is undergoing treatment for face, eyes and head injuries, took stock of the medicare facilities being provided to him.
She was informed by the hospital authorities that the patient was operated upon by the specialists of the college successfully, an official spokesman said.
He said the authorities informed the minister that the decision about further investigation would be taken after necessary tests.
The minister stressed upon the doctors and paramedical staff to attend the patient with utmost care.