Singh went around various wards in both hospitals and enquired from the injured about their condition and their treatment, hospital officials said. He was moved by the plight of the injured, they said.
MUMBAI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited victims of the blasts in suburban trains who are being treated at Sion and King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospitals.
Singh went around various wards in both hospitals and enquired from the injured about their condition and their treatment, hospital officials said. He was moved by the plight of the injured, they said.
Singh was briefed about the medical aid being given to blast victims by the deans of both hospitals, officials said.
"I have heard from the patients. Some of them became very emotional but they have nothing but gratitude for the hospital staff," Singh told reporters.
"I take this opportunity to thank the members of the medical fraternity - doctors, nurses, paramedics - for the
splendid job they have done during this hour of great tragedy."
The Prime Minister was accompanied by Maharashtra Governor S M Krishna, Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar and top state government officials.
Singh arrived in the city this afternoon and drove first to Sion Hospital and then to KEM Hospital, where many of the injured were taken following Tuesday's seven blasts in commuter trains during the evening rush hour.
Later, he will interact with state government officials to take stock of the situation in the wake of the terrorist attacks that killed 200 people and injured over 700.
Manmohan Singh also interacted with top Maharashtra officials at the airport here to take stock of the situation.
The meeting was also attended by Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh and Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar.
Singh reviewed the progress of investigations into the attacks and took stock of security measures taken by the state government following the explosions.
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