Palampur, December 30

Former Himachal Pradesh CM Shanta Kumar and his son Vikram Sharma, who had tested positive for Covid-19, were shifted to Fortis Hospital, Mohali, today.

The 86-year-old leader’s wife, Santosh Shelja, had succumbed to the virus at Tanda Medical College yesterday.

Shanta Kumar reportedly developed trouble last night after which he was advised to move to a bigger medical institution. A team of doctors from a private hospital at Palampur accompanied them to Mohali.

Shanta Kumar is reportedly under shock due to the sudden death of his wife. His condition is stated to be stable. — TNS