SINGAPORE - The Indian gang-rape victim whose assault in New Delhi
triggered nationwide protests died in hospital on Saturday of
injuries suffered in the attack, a Singapore hospital treating her
said.
“Her vital signs are deteriorating with signs of severe organ
failure,” Kelvin Loh, the chief executive of Mount Elizabeth
Hospital, said in a statement.
“As of 9pm (1300 GMT) on 28 Dec, the patient’s condition has taken
a turn for the worse.
“This is despite doctors fighting for her life including putting
her on maximum artificial ventilation support, optimal antibiotic
doses as well as stimulants which maximise her body’s capability to
fight infections.”
The hospital had informed the victim’s family of her worsening
condition and “they are currently by her side to encourage and
comfort her", Loh said.
Earlier on Friday the victim was described by doctors in Singapore
as “struggling against the odds, and fighting for her life” after
she was found to have a lung infection and brain injury. While
still in India she had suffered a heart attack and had already
undergone three abdominal operations before being flown to
Singapore.
She had also been diagnosed with severe intestinal injuries as a
result of being attacked with an iron bar during the assault.
Shortly after the latest hospital statement was issued, an AFP
reporter outside the intensive care unit where the victim is being
treated saw nurses wheeling in medical equipment.
There was a flurry of activity and loud sobs were heard from the
room, but they subsided a short while later.
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