- Lahore University student stable, on oxygen support.
- Forensic review of a current student’s last call in Lahore.
- Hina Butt visits the hospital and says saving a student is her top priority.
LAHORE: A student of a private university in Lahore regained consciousness and was taken off a ventilator after a suicide attempt, hospital authorities said on Thursday.
The student, identified as Fatima, who allegedly jumped from the second floor of the university building, is currently being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Lahore General Hospital. Hospital officials said she remains on oxygen, but is now stable and responsive.
“The patient regained consciousness and was taken off the ventilator. Her condition has improved significantly,” a hospital spokesperson said.
According to management, Fatima’s vital signs are stable. “The oxygen supply continues and his hemodynamics are stable,” the spokesperson added.
Hospital officials said the student has also spoken with her family. “She has contacted her family and is responding well to treatment,” the administration said.
Doctors will reassess the need for spinal surgery, the hospital said, noting that his condition is being closely monitored.
‘Pressure on marriage investigated’
Meanwhile, Punjab Women Protection Authority chairperson Hina Pervaiz Butt on Thursday visited Lahore General Hospital, where the student is undergoing treatment, and met both the patient and her family. He said the student’s condition had improved significantly and stressed that her life remained the top priority.
“After regaining consciousness, the student was taken off the ventilator and her condition has shown marked improvement,” Butt said in a statement.
Hina also said that claims related to pressure on marriage and education were also being reviewed.
He said officials began a forensic examination of the student’s mobile phone records, including her last call before the incident. “All facts before and after the incident will come to light in accordance with the law,” Butt said.
Her statement comes a day after police said Fatima, a resident of NarangMandi, wanted to marry a young man named Ahmed, according to The news. However, his family opposed the marriage and insisted that he continue his studies. Sources said the student became distressed by the refusal and attempted to take her own life.
She directed the hospital authorities to ensure strict monitoring of the student’s treatment at every stage. “Saving the student’s life is the top priority and the hospital administration must closely monitor every phase of her care,” Hina added.
He further said that authorities are also investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. “All aspects of the case will be examined, including possible pressures related to education, family issues and personal choices.”
Restructured medical board
A day earlier, the medical board set up to oversee the treatment of the injured student had been restructured. The number of board members has increased from four to seven.
The board includes Professor of Medicine Dr Khurram Saleem, Head of Department of Pulmonology Dr Javed Magsi and Associate Professor of Gynecology Dr Saira Zeeshan. Experienced doctors provide continuous care to the student while Senior Professor Farooq Afzal supervises the treatment process.
Also, the administration of a private university situated on Raiwind Road in Lahore constituted an eight-member inquiry committee yesterday to investigate an alleged suicide attempt by a female student.
