Rights panel to rescue of physically challenged

Chandigarh, November 20

The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has come to the rescue of a physically challenged person, who had been running from pillar to post for assessment of his disability so that he could avail financial assistance.

The person, a resident of Rewari, is unable to move and approached the HHRC for financial assistance and medical treatment in 2018.

The Commission called for a report from the Rewari DC, who asked the civil surgeon concerned in April 2018 to assess the cost for his treatment. But the Civil Surgeon referred him to PGIMS, Rohtak.

As per the report of the Director, PGIMS, the person was referred to head of Department of Neurology, and he appeared there on January 3. He was advised MRI of brain and cervical spine.

But he said he did not have money and was unable to walk and thus it was not possible for him to undergo the MRI. The Commission directed the Director, PGIMS, to get all his tests conducted and submit a report regarding his disability. — TNS