Blast toll rises to 11: 35-yr-old man dies
New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- A 35-year-old man wounded in Monday's blast at Delhi's iconic Red Fort succumbed to injuries on Thursday, taking the official death toll to at least 11, officials at Lok Nayak Hospital said.
Hospital officials identified the deceased as Bilal, who was brought in on Monday night with burns and blast injuries.
"He was in critical condition when admitted, with nearly 70% burns and multiple organ damage. He underwent surgery for a penetrating abdominal injury on Wednesday but succumbed on Thursday morning," said an official from the hospital, requesting anonymity.
The official added that no relatives or acquaintances had come forward to claim the body, nor did anyone turn up to enquire about his condition after he was hospitalised. "No family member or friend has enquired about him so far. His body has been preserved in the mortuary, and we will coordinate with police before taking action," the official cited above said.
A senior special cell officer said Bilal was from Kashmir while his SIM card was issued in Jama Masjid, Delhi. Police have been sent to trace his address and family members.
With Bilal's death, the toll from the November 10 explosion has risen to at least 11.
Preliminary autopsy findings have revealed that most victims suffered grievous internal and external injuries, including head trauma and ruptured organs, said another official at Lok Nayak Hospital, where nearly all the casualties were rushed....
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