Sarabjit Singh Brain Dead

Sarabjit Singh Brain Dead

Indian sentenced to death Sarabjit Singh, who was attacked by other inmates in the jail of Lahore last week, has been declared brain dead, Jinnah Hospital sources said Tuesday.

Dalbir Kaur sister of Sarabjit, who has been in Pakistan, called his contacts back in India who say doctors treating him have sought to seek out permission from ventilatory support.

Sources said Sarabjit Dalbir and other family members are likely to return to India on Wednesday.
Talking to Headlines Today, Vice President of the Commission for Scheduled Castes said Rajkumar Verka Dalbir called to inform him about his condition. He said he would meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Salman Khurshid on the subject.


"I received very bad news. Had a conversation with Dalbir Kaurji and some officials in Pakistan. Doctors have said that" Sarabjit's brain is dead and if you allow us to take you off the ventilatorâ???? And this makes it clear that he is no more alive. I will meet with the foreign minister and the interior minister on this issue, "said Viera Headlines Today by phone.

The Pakistani media reported earlier that Sarabjit Singh was in critical condition. His immediate family members were allowed to see him at the Jinnah hospital Lahore.

With his condition worsens, the Government of India (GOI) has asked Pakistan to release Sarabjit Singh so he could be brought back home for treatment.

The Indonesian government also demanded that the attack on Sarabjit be thoroughly investigated to identify those responsible and ensure that they are punished. .

The government also asked Pakistan to consider the option of transferring 49 years Sarabjit to India so that you can benefit from the best medical care available here.

Based on the latest medical bulletin released by doctors treating him, it is clear that his condition remains critical, Foreign Ministry said, adding that "shares the anxiety and concern of family members, and our prayers will remain with them. "

In a statement, the Ministry said, "In light of the recent tragic events and circumstances once again call on the Government of Pakistan to have a sympathetic and humanitarian view of this case, and release Sarabjit Singh."

MEA also noted that "it is the responsibility of the Government of Pakistan to ensure the safety and protection of all Indian prisoners in their custody."

Meanwhile, the Ministry said officials of the High Commission of India in contact with medical authorities in Jinnah Hospital Lahore and "we would like to consider the option of transferring Sarabjit Singh to India so that you can benefit from the best medical treatment available here. "