RK Laxman `fine` after minor procedure, says family

Pune: Eminent cartoonist RK Laxman underwent a minor procedure at the Military Command Hospital here and is now fine, his family said here on Monday.

Laxman was admitted to the hospital two days ago to remove a tube which had been inserted in his nose after he suffered multiple strokes and was treated in a Mumbai hospital around ten weeks ago. His family members described his condition as "okay" after the minor procedure and they expect him to be discharged soon. The family members clarified that he has not suffered any fresh stroke and was only admitted to the military hospital for carrying out the minor procedure. IANS