Patiala/Chandigarh, April 30: SI Harjeet Singh, whose hand was dismembered by ‘Nihangs’ earlier this month, was discharged from PGIMER in Chandigarh on Thursday morning.
The policeman’s hand was successfully reimplanted by the hospital.
Dr Sunil Gaba, plastic surgeon, who led the team dedicated to Singh’s treatment said, “He is absolutely fine and has been discharged two hours back. We have been providing him physiotherapy. All stitches have been removed. His is able to move his severed hand passively with the help of the other hand. The active movement will start in 2 to 3 weeks.”
Singh’s son, Arshpreet Singh, has been appointed as a constable in Punjab Police. DGP Dinkar Gupta personally handed over the appointment letter to the SI in the hospital. Gupta said that he was sure that the son would serve the people of Punjab as “bravely and sincerely as his father”.
Patiala police welcomed the SI with a police band and neighbours showered flowers on Singh as he reached his residence.
Singh was promoted to SI in recognition of his exemplary courage during the Patiala attack.
