Friday 24 September 2004

Maldives News : Qasim is under observation - his heartbeat is irregular


  Breaking News 

Qasim's condition is extremely serious and he is now under observation in IGMH hospital. Police wanted to take him to the station with the machines so that they can better isolate him but DO can confirm that the doctors intervened and requested that he be allowed to be in the hospital under observation. We can also confirm that he has requested to be allowed to go abroad for medical treatment. He is very depressed and this could trigger a cardiac arrest (heart attack). He also told someone that he feels that he is going to die.
Male' - GMT 20:23
Eyewitness Account : About 30 mins ago Qasim was transferred from the ECG room by Wheel chair to Room no. 58. He was holding his jaw by his hands and his hair was cut short. Qasim was looking downwards to the ground. He looked very pale, tired and exhausted. Male' - GMT 18:58
  • Qasim's condition is now deteriorating
  • Police now on standby with full riot gear and teargas to crackdown on the well-wishers
  • Qasim Ibrahim is admitted to the hospital
People are very concerned about the health of Mr. Qasim. This photo shows the public in the corridor of IGMH near the room where Mr. Qasim is admitted. Male' - 17:08 GMT
 
Confirmed reports say that Qasim Ibrahim has been admitted to Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Male' today. He is reportedly having breathing difficulties. Mr. Qasim and others have now been in custody for over 40 days now.
Reports are coming that people are going to the hospital now. He is in Room number 2.
Qasim Ibrahim suffers from acute allergy to dust and falls in when he has to inhale polluted and dusty air. Furthermore, Bronchoconstriction can also be triggered by emotional upsets. He underwent major surgery in Germany about a year ago. Gayyoom is very much aware of this but still continues to keep him in detention.
Mr. Qasim is one of the most generous and respected figures in Maldives. He is also a members of the Special Majlis.
"Gayyoom, please be warned that you are inviting anger and violence" said a local man.
Reports say that crowd is getting bigger near the hospital and that the Police is not allowing even Qasim's family to see him.
 
  Latest Updates >>
  • More that a 1000 people are near the hospital now demanding to see Qasim - Male' - GMT 13:40
  • He is now in Intensive Care Unit - Male' - GMT 13:58
  • Police is not allowing people to get inside or even close to the hospital - Male' - GMT 14:08
  • Qasim's condition has stabilised. It is confirmed that he is receiving oxygen because of breathing difficulties
  • Qasim's wife was given only 3 minutes to see him. He was not able to communicate because he was getting oxygen. She cried and begged to be allowed to sit next to him but Police refused her that right. Male' - GMT 14:40
  • Qasim's condition is deteriorating - Male' - GMT 14:55
  • Police now on standby with full riot gear and teargas to crackdown on the well-wishers who are gathering near the hospital. It is raining in Male' and people are not able to get close to the hospital. Male' - GMT 15:08
  • Eyewitness Account : About 30 mins ago Qasim was transferred from the ECG room by Wheel chair to Room no. 58. He was holding his jaw by his hands and his hair was cut short. Qasim was looking downwards to the ground. He looked very pale, tired and exhausted. Male' - GMT 18:58
  • Qasim's condition is extremely serious and he is now under observation in IGMH hospital. Police wanted to take him to the station with the machines so that they can better isolate him but DO can confirm that the doctors intervened and requested that he be allowed to be in the hospital under observation. We can also confirm that he has requested to be allowed to go abroad for medical treatment. He is very depressed and this could trigger a cardiac arrest (heart attack). He also told someone that he feels that he is going to die. Male' - GMT 20:23