ProMASS News Bureau: Feb 9, 2016:
The condition of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa K, who miraculously survived Siachen avalanche, is currently comatose and continues to be in shock with low blood pressure. In its first medical bulletin, Army’s Research and Referral Hospital said, the Lance Naik remains extremely critical and is expected to have a stormy course in the next 24-48 hours due to complications caused by re-warming and establishment of blood flow to the cold parts of the body.
The medical bulleting said, Lance Naik Hanamanthappa has pneumonia and his investigations have revealed liver and kidney dysfunction. He is being treated by a team of specialists from various disciplines. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited him at the hospital. Mr Modi said, no words are enough to describe the endurance and indomitable spirit of Lance Naik Hanumanthappa. Mr Modi said, he is an outstanding soldier. He said, team of doctors are attending to Lance Naik Hanumanthappa and the nation is hopeful and praying for the best.
Applauding the indomitable spirit of Siachen avalanche survivor, President Pranab Mukherjee also prayed for his speedy recovery. He said, Hanamanthappa has survived and his will power and courage to fight all odds is truly an example to all others. Army Chief General Dalbir Singh also visited him at the hospital. On recovery, Lance Naik Hanamanthappa was found to be conscious but drowsy and disoriented. Hanamanthappa was evacuated to the army’s base camp at Siachen Glacier. He was rushed to the hospital in a critical condition with a weak pulse.
