Eight others are in a critical condition while nine are stable
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu interacts with one of the victims at Yashoda Hospital, Secunderabad (Photo: DC)
Hyderabad: Out of the 20 children admitted at Yashoda Hospital, Secunderabad, three of them —Vaishnavi, 11, Tarun, 7 and Varun Goud, 7, — are in the ‘most critical’ state. Eight others are in a critical condition while nine are stable.
Doctors operated on four children — Karunakar, Sandeep, Shivakumar and Varun Goud. The doctors said most of the children are in a state of shock after the accident. “About 80 per cent of them are in a state of shock. We are allowing their parents to visit thrice a day. It will take some time for them to return to normalcy. Depending on the individuals and the gravity of their injuries, they will recover,” said Dr A. Lingaiah, the medical director of Yashoda Hospital.
The families were kept waiting for long hours at the hospital. They alleged that they were not allowed to see their kids and were not even informed about their condition. There were also arguments between security personnel and the relatives. The hospital authorities, however said, they were only allowing people with passes inside.
Telangana deputy CM T. Rajaiah, minister Harish Rao and AP CM, N. Chandrababu Naidu, also visited the hospital. Meanwhile, six-year-old Darshan was taken off the ventilator and was put on oxygen. Young Darshan celebrated his birthday in the hospital on Friday. Sources said he cut a birthday cake and was wished by his parents and the hospital staff.
Villages in mourning
Villages mourned the death of 14 young students as last rites were performed on Thursday and Friday. Four villages — Islampur, Kisthapur, Gundreddypalli and Venkataipally — witnessed heart rendering scenes as the parents and relatives attended the final rites.
( Source : dc )
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