Narayan Kaji Shrestha unwell, receiving ICU treatment

Kathmandu, Oct 19: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, presently on an official visit to the People's Republic of China, has been hospitalized due to chest complications.

As confirmed by his private secretary, Suresh Kaji Shrestha, the Minister has been admitted to the Peking Union Medical College in Beijing. 

It is reported that the Minister suffered a mild heart attack and underwent a stent placement procedure for his heart. According to the Minister's secretariat, the hospital has stated that he is out of a life-threatening situation. He is currently receiving intensive care unit (ICU) treatment. 

Shrestha is visiting the northern neighbour at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart.