Srinagar, Feb 22: An army soldier from central Kashmir Budgam district was hospitalized after he suffered brain hemorrhage in Leh two days ago, reports said today.
Quoting a family member, news agency KNT reported that the soldier identified as Bashir Ahmad Ganai, a resident of Wahabpora village sufferer brain hemorrhage two ago following which he was hospitalised.
Dr Javaid Ahmad, a cousin of the soldier, said that Bashir was admitted at the Intensive Care Unit of Leh hospital after he suffered brain hemorrhage.
Earlier, reports had claimed that the soldier had passed away due to cardiac arrest. “We are in touch with army authorities and Bashir Ahmad is alive,” said Dr Javaid while requesting the media to desist from carrying the news without proper verification.
Editor’s Note: This story has been corrected. An earlier version reported by a local news agency claimed that the soldier has died. Inconvenience caused is regretted.