Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad. — File photo

New Delhi, February 10

The condition of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad, the soldier who was pulled out from under 25 feet of snow in Siachen, has deteriorated, the Army said on Wednesday as doctors continue to make efforts to save him.

His condition remains fragile, with CT scans showing oxygen deprivation to his brain, a medical bulletin issued in the evening said.

His lungs also showed evidence of pneumonia.

“His multi-organ dysfunction state continues unabated. His condition has deteriorated despite aggressive therapy and supportive care,” the bulletin said.

Citical care specialists, HoD Dept of Medicine, senior nephrologist and senior neurologist from Army Hospital and team of experts from AIIMS, New Delhi continue to make efforts to save him.

“The entire team was in agreement with the management (of medical problems) that the patient had undergone till now, and concurred with the future plan of management for him,” the Bulletin said.

Hanamanthappa was among the Madras Regiment personnel who were buried under an avalanche that hit their outpost on Siachen glacier on February 3.

He was taken to Delhi by an IAF aircraft.

Woman offers kidney to soldier

A housewife today offered to donate a kidney to Lance Naik Koppad, who is battling for life.

Nidhi Pandey, who lives in Padaria Tula village, about 50 km away from Lakhimpur Kheri, UP, said she was sad to know about the soldier’s condition.

“It was being broadcast in the news channels that his condition is extremely critical as his liver and kidneys are not functioning properly,” she said, adding that she felt that something more should be done for the soldier apart from prayers.

She said that is the reason why she decided to donate her kidney, if required.

“With my husband’s consent, I expressed my wish to a news channel through its helpline number that flashed on the screen,” Pandey said.

She said she has taken the decision as it could benefit the soldier serving the nation. — PTI