J’khand Guv visits ailing ex-hockey player at Ranchi hospital, wishes him speedy recovery

Ranchi, Jul 3 (PTI) Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Thursday visited former international hockey player Bimal Lakra, who is undergoing treatment at a Ranchi hospital, an official said.

The governor visited the hospital and talked to the attending doctors regarding the progress of Lakra's treatment and wished him a speedy recovery, according to an official statement issued by Raj Bhavan.

"Lakra brought laurels to the nation as well as the state in the field of hockey. The entire state is concerned about his health and praying for his quick recovery," Gangwar said.

Forty-five-year-old Lakra was found unconscious at a farm near his paternal house in Simdega district on June 30. He was referred to Simdega Sadar Hospital where a CT scan was done, in which a blood clot was spotted in the head, according to a government release.

Thereafter, he was referred to a private hospital in Ranchi.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday directed Health Minister Irfan Ansari to ensure all medical facilities to Lakra.

He also assured Lakra's family that no slackness in treatment would be allowed.

The health minister said he is personally monitoring the health of Lakra.

"Today, I visited the hospital and thoroughly reviewed his condition. I gathered detailed information about every aspect of his treatment from the medical team, and gave clear instructions to ensure no negligence occurs," Ansari said in a press statement.

Ansari further added that he met with Lakra’s family members and assured them that his condition is now stable.

"According to the doctors, there is no need for surgery at present," he said. PTI SAN SAN RG