From The Tribune (Pakistan)
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan suffered injuries as he fell off a lifter while being raised onto a stage, Express News reported on Tuesday. The election rally was being held in Gulberg, near Ghalib market.
A few hours after the fall, Imran reportedly announced that planned rallies will be held as per schedule.
According to the head of Shaukat Khanum Dr Faisal, the PTI chairman had suffered from head injury but was in his senses and recognising everyone though a report will be issued after detailed tests, PTI’s official twitter account confirmed.
However, Imran was not immediately rushed to the hospital he had helped built. He was first taken to Jinnah Hospital to receive first aid. Doctors there comforted Imran’s supporters and well-wishers, asking them to stay calm as the PTI chairman was out of danger.
“His [Imran] head suffered two injuries and there was one back injury,” Doctor Shafiq toldExpress News adding that the PTI chairman had also received stitches. “He was fully conscious and could move his legs and feet which is a good sign. There was no neurological damage.”
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