A Srinagar-based dental doctor, Dr. Rouf Jeelani, has made an emotional appeal to the government, seeking urgent help to airlift his critically ill wife from Mecca in Saudi Arabia to Srinagar for specialised medical treatment.
Dr. Jeelani had travelled to Saudi Arabia with his wife to perform Umrah when she suddenly suffered a stroke during their stay in Mecca. She was immediately taken to a local hospital, where she remains admitted in critical condition. Doctors have reportedly informed the family that her recovery could take several months, or even up to a year.
Facing a painful situation far away from home, Dr. Jeelani has sought the intervention of Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. He has urged them to take up the matter with the Ministry of External Affairs to arrange her urgent medical evacuation to Srinagar.
In his appeal, Dr. Jeelani said he is going through the most difficult phase of his life and feels helpless under the circumstances. He said being in a foreign country, combined with his wife’s critical condition, has placed immense emotional strain on the family.
“I request the authorities and kind-hearted people to help me bring my wife back to Srinagar for proper medical care. I am facing the worst situation of my life,” he said.
Family members, relatives, friends, and well-wishers have also appealed to the authorities to take swift and compassionate action. They stressed that time is crucial and that immediate intervention could be vital for the patient’s safe transfer and recovery.
The family has expressed hope that the concerned authorities will respond quickly to this humanitarian appeal, considering the seriousness and urgency of the situation.