Ghaziabad (UP), March 12 A team of doctors, led by the Ghaziabad chief medical officer, visited the residence of Harish Rana, a day after the Supreme Court permitted passive euthanasia for the 31-year-old, who had been in a coma for over a decade.
Harish's father, Ashok Rana, told
"The CMO visited us today with a team of doctors, and we are currently discussing the situation. We cannot say when my son might pass away. It could be a week or 15 days," he said, adding that the family would not disclose any schedule regarding the move to AIIMS.
Responding to questions about financial assistance announced by authorities, Ashok Rana said he was not considering any help at the moment.
"I do not want to take any help at this time. I haven't even thought about it. I will consider these matters only after my son's earthly journey is complete," he said.
Meanwhile, District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Madar said on Thursday that the state government had approved financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh for the family from the Chief Minister's discretionary fund.
He added that a permanent shop would also be allotted to the family free of cost, as their financial condition had deteriorated over the past 12 years due to the prolonged medical care required for Harish.
Kumar, along with other senior district officials, met the family on Wednesday at the direction of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and assured the family of support.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia for Harish, who had been in a permanent vegetative state since 2013 after suffering severe head injuries in a fall from the fourth floor of his paying guest accommodation.
In its order, the apex court also directed that Harish be shifted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), where the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment and palliative care would be carried out in accordance with the legal guidelines laid down for passive euthanasia.
