Tortured Larkana student leaves for US

KARACHI: Cadet College Larkana student Muhammad Ahmed along with his father left for his treatment in the United States on Tuesday.

His treatment will start in the US from Wednesday (tomorrow).

The Sindh government has released Rs50 million for their travel and his treatment.

Ahmed was physically and mentally affected after being tortured reportedly by a teacher. He broke sensitive bones in his neck as he was strangulated. Moreover, the boy also lost his speech and suffered a paralysis attack.

Doctors had suggested Ahmed be treated in the US, but due to financial constraints he could not be taken immediately.

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah had taken notice of the issue, promising to bear all the medical expenses. He had also directed Ahmed be taken abroad if need be.

On November 29, after medical examination and enquiries, the chief minister approved Ahmed's treatment in the US on government funds and by December he and his father Muhammad Rashid were issued visas. But till January, financial aid was not issued to the father and son. Rashid had said he had to run from pillar to post at the Sindh Secretariat.