Rajouri, Jan 18: A renowned Orthopedic surgeon and Head of
Department (HoD) Orthopedic in Government Medical College
(GMC) Rajouri, Dr. Shalinder Sharma passed away after
suffering a massive cardiac arrest on Wednesday.
Medical Superintendent of GMC Associated Hospital Rajouri, Dr.
Mehmood H Bajar said that HoD Orthopaedic GMC Rajouri, Dr.
Shalinder Sharma was at his home in Jawahar Nagar when he
suffered a massive cardiac arrest in the intervening night of
Tuesday-Wednesday at around 12 AM.
“He was brought to GMC's emergency room in an unconscious
condition after he suffered a massive cardiac arrest. A team of
doctors from medicine, anaesthesia, surgery made all possible
efforts for over four hours, however, Dr. Shalinder lost his battle
with life at around 04:30 AM.”
Meanwhile, soon after the news about the death of Dr. Shalinder
spread, the people from the entire Pir Panchal region and other
parts of Jammu mourned his demise.
Thousands of people from all walks of life attended the last rites
and cremation of Dr. Shalinder Sharma, who included doctors,
para-medic staff, other medical practitioners, civil society
members, police and civil administration officers, former
legislators and people from different walks.
Meanwhile, people across Pir Panjal region condoled the demise
of Dr. Shalinder Sharma, terming it a big loss in the region.
“I am very sorry to hear about the demise of HoD Orthopaedics of
Govt Medical College Rajouri, Dr. Shalinder Sharma. A renowned
expert in his field, his loss will be deeply felt. May he rest in
peace & his loved ones find strength at this difficult time,” former
chief minister and NC Vice President, Omar Abdullah tweeted.
Meanwhile, Doctors and paramedical staff of Government
Medical College Rajouri held a condolence meeting in hospital
premises to mourn demise of HoD Orthopaedic GMC Rajouri, Dr.
Shalinder Sharma.
Two minutes of silence was observed by staff members of the
hospital and floral tributes were paid to Dr. Shalinder Sharma.
The Bar Association Rajouri also suspended work to mourn his
demise.
Advisor to LG R.R.Bhatnagar has termed the demise of Dr. Shalinder Singh HOD Orthopedics GMC Rajouri as a great
loss to medical fraternity. The doctor was a compassionate human being and a highly dedicated health professional.
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A condolence meeting was also held in the district court complex
where a two-minute silence was observed and lawyers condoled
the demise of Dr. Sharma terming a loss to the entire Rajouri
Poonch region.
