Punjab CM comes to the rescue of cancer-stricken Kashmiri student

Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, October 6

Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh recently helped a Kashmiri student, who is suffering from colon cancer, secure treatment from PGIMER, Chandigarh.

Mujeeb Ahmad Malla, a student at a Jalandhar-based college was facing problem in getting treatment at the hospital here.

A saviour is not less than the Messiah. I expressed sincere thanks to Punjab CM @capt_amarinder Ji for his timely intervention and support in the Matter of kashmiri student who is Suffering from Colon Cancer and for taking the matter seriously. @RT_MediaAdvPbCM pic.twitter.com/mzXsHKJYpM

— Nasir Khuehami (@NasirKhuehami) October 6, 2019

The Chief Minister’s office, through the office of the Chief Secretary, coordinated with the PGI authorities to secure treatment for the student.

Nasir Khuehami, Spokesperson, J&K Students Union, while praising the role played by the Chief Minister and his media advisor Raveen Thukral, said after he called up Thukral, state government officials swung into action to ensure that the student was given treatment.

Nasir said the Chief Minister has also ensured financial aid, whenever required, for the treatment of the student.

In a tweet regarding the incident, Singh said he wanted Kashmiri students to consider Punjab as their “second home.”

I am really happy to have been able to help @NasirKhuehami. I see all Kashmiri students as part of our family and want all of you to look at Punjab as your second home. I and my government are always there for you. https://t.co/GgxqqTd9ad

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 6, 2019