Jaisalmer (Rajasthan): Renowned Manganiar singer Talab Khan passed away on Tuesday due to oxygen shortage in Jaisalmer. The singer struggled for breath while sitting in a wheelchair as oxygen beds were not available. Though he finally got a bed, he passed away during treatment.
Singer Talab Khan a resident of Poonam Nagar village who was in a critical state, struggling to breathe, with his oxygen levels declining, was unable to find an oxygen bed and by the time it was arranged, it was too late.
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For three to four days Talab Khan was unwell and as his oxygen levels declined significantly he was rushed to the hospital in a wheelchair. However as the beds in the hospital were full, he had to wait for more than half an hour.
It was during this time that the singer was seen pleading with the hospital staff make arrangements for an oxygen cylinder. An image of the singer clicked at the moment has gone viral on social media.
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According to sources, an oxygen bed was arranged for the singer in the plaster room of Trauma Center. But due to the oxygen level being very low, Talab Khan struggled for a few hours during the treatment and eventually succumbed.
However, it has not been confirmed officially whether Talab Khan was infected with Corona or not. and hence was not admitted to the Covid ward for treatment.
