No mattress in Delhi army hospital, retired Brigadier dies whereas being taken by son to Chandigarh

A retired Brigadier died on the best way from Delhi to Chandigarh final evening on account of Covid issues after he couldn’t be admitted in any hospital, together with Army’s Base Hospital and DRDO’s hospital arrange there not too long ago.
Brigadier Rashpal Singh Parmar (retd), of the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME), was a resident of Paschim Vihar in New Delhi. He was being transported to Chandigarh by his son within the hope of getting a hospital mattress right here after they have been unable to safe an admission in non-public hospitals or the Army’s Base Hospital.
Speaking to The Indian Express, Lt Col S S Sohi (retd), President of Ex-Servicemen Grievances Cell, Mohali, and a course senior to Brig Parmar, stated that he was turned away from all hospitals saying no beds have been accessible.
“After being denied admission in Base Hospital, his son took him to DRDO Hospital near the airport but he could not secure admission even there despite showing all documents. Private hospitals too didn’t help,” stated Lt Col Sohi.

It is learnt that the Brigadier’s members of the family organized an oxygen cylinder for him and drove him to Chandigarh for getting him admitted to a non-public hospital. However, earlier than he might attain and be given any therapy, he died.

“This is shocking that veterans are not able to get treatment and are left running from here to there for getting a bed. Military Hospitals must cater for them in this emergency situation. Service hospitals are being opened up for civilians, and we have no objection to anyone being treated, but at least veterans should not be left in lurch,” stated Lt Col Sohi.
Brig Parmar was commissioned on March 14, 1971 within the Corps of EME. He is survived by his spouse and two sons.
A senior officer at Army HQs in Delhi stated that the defence providers have stepped up assets in areas the place Covid sufferers are arriving in growing numbers. He added that the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has personally directed that the providers should exit of the best way to help the nation in managing the surge in circumstances.

“Even veterans who are members of Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and are required to be managed by nominated civilian hospitals are being entertained at Military Hospitals to the extent possible. At this time, the medical personnel who are burdened, yet are performing their duties with utmost sincerity need to be encouraged,” the officer stated.
The officer added that opposite to the overall notion, no civilian is presently admitted in Base Hospital and that every one the beds are occupied by serving personnel, veterans and their dependents. He stated the medical assets are being augmented and each effort can be made to take care of veterans.