Pawan Kalyan's son hurt in Singapore school fire; Andhra Deputy CM pays hospital visit

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan met his son Mark Shankar in a Singapore hospital, where he is receiving treatment for burn injuries and lung complications, Janasena party sources said on Wednesday.

Seven year-old Shankar suffered the injuries and lung issues due to smoke inhalation he sustained from a fire accident at a school in Singapore.

The child is steadily recovering, a press release from the party noted.

Kalyan flew to Singapore from Hyderabad on Tuesday night and went directly to the hospital where he met his son.

"Tests are being conducted to assess the health impact caused by smoke inhalation, and his condition is gradually improving," the press release added.

Shankar was shifted from the emergency ward to a private room on Wednesday morning IST and the doctors said that medical observation and further tests will continue for the next three days, the release stated.