Srinagar, Apr 07: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah was on Wednesday discharged after remaining admitted for five days in SKIMS Soura.

“5 days after being admitted to SKIMS, Srinagar with COVID my father was discharged this evening. He will continue the rest of his recovery & recuperation at home,” Omar said in a tweet. “My father & the entire family are indebted & deeply grateful to the doctors, nursing staff & others at the institute.”

He said that Farooq, who is also member parliament from Srinagar, has been instructed by doctors to focus on his recovery and “for the time being will not be allowed visitors.”

“He looks forward to completing his recovery so he can resume a full schedule of work,” Omar added.