After SC nod to passive euthanasia, 86-year-old cancer patient urges K'taka govt to frame guidelines
Bengaluru: Following the Supreme Court’s approval of passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old patient in a permanent vegetative state, 86-year-old retired teacher H.B. Karibasamma, who has been fighting for the same for the past 25 years, has urged the Karnataka government to frame guidelines for mercy killing and set up separate wards in government hospitals for those seeking to die with dignity.
Karibasamma, who has been suffering from colon cancer for several years, said the state government has not yet implemented the Supreme Court’s directions on euthanasia.
According to Deccan Herald, she said, “Though the state government promised to implement the directions of the Supreme Court with regard to euthanasia last year, it has not yet framed guidelines. So, many people like me, who have been suffering from incurable diseases, are unable to die with dignity.”
“I urge the government to implement them before April 22. If not, I will launch a hunger strike at Jayadeva Circle in the city from April 23,” she said.
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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
