Ludhiana: Waiting for lungs’ transplant, deputy superintendent of police Harjinder Singh, 49, died at SPS Hospital on Wednesday morning.
The TOI had first reported about Harjinder’s medical condition and the help he needed for the transplant that cost Rs 80 lakh.
The matter had also reached chief minister, who had assured to bear all expenses.
But before the transplant process could start, the DSP passed away.
Harjinder’s kin said he died due to delay in the transplant process.
DSP Harjinder was posted at Ludhiana Central Jail when he contracted Covid-19.
He was admitted to SPS Hospital on April 6.
Till April 21, he remained admitted in the Covid ward, and then was moved to a non-Covid ward.
Though he defeated the virus, his lungs were badly affected.
His cousin Hardeep Singh said, “Harjinder’s life could have been saved if the transplant had started in time.
On June 2, Harjinder’s mother, son and a friend had gone to the CM residence, where they were assured help.