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The Hindu
7 days ago
- The Hindu
Man attempts to murder school boy for resisting sexual assault near Coimbatore; arrested
The police on Monday arrested a 23-year-old man who attempted to murder a 14-year-old schoolboy after the latter resisted sexual assault. M. Vasanthakumar, a butcher from Palladam in Tirupur district, was arrested by the Sulur police. As per the findings of the police, Vasanthakumar sexually assaulted the boy in a building at Kadambadi near Sulur, after forcing him to drink alcohol. As the boy resisted the sexual acts, the accused hit him on his head with a stone. He fled the spot after the boy became unconscious. The boy walked to the main road when he regained consciousness and collapsed eventually, the police said. The incident happened on Friday when the boy, a Class VIII student residing in a government hostel in Coimbatore district, reportedly bunked classes and planned to go to his native in Tiruppur district . He hitched a ride on the two-wheeler of the accused from Sokkampalayam junction near Annur. The accused assured him that he would drop him at Somanur. But, he took the boy to the building and assaulted him. After being alerted about the boy, the Sulur police rushed to spot and shifted him to the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital. The police launched an investigation based on the boy's statement and arrested the accused on Monday for various charges, including offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The police added that the condition of the boy was stable. Coimbatore District Superintendent of Police K. Karthikeyan said the special teams identified the accused despite him having used a two-wheeler belonging to someone else. Sulur Inspector Lenin Appadurai said the accused will be produced before a court for remand on Tuesday.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Youth arrested for trying to murder schoolboy near Coimbatore
Coimbatore: The Sulur police in Coimbatore district on Monday arrested a youth on charges of attempting to murder a schoolboy when the minor refused his homosexual advances. The arrested youth has been identified as M Vasanthakumar, 23, of RR Kulam at Palladam in Tirupur district. He is a butcher. Vasanthakumar attempted to kill a 14-year-old boy, who was studying in Class VIII at a govt school and staying at a govt hostel at Samalapuram near Palladam in Tirupur district. On Friday, he didn't go to school and was planning to go home. He asked for a lift from a motorcyclist. The motorcyclist asked the schoolboy if he wanted to roam around Somanur and surrounding areas with him on the motorcycle. The boy agreed. The youth took the boy to a TASMAC outlet where he bought liquor and then to a dilapidated building at Kadampadi where he consumed it. He forced the boy to drink liquor. "The youth showed pornographic videos to the boy and attempted homosexual activities with him. When the minor objected, the youth took a stone and struck on the back of the boy's head. The boy fell unconscious. He left the minor at the building and escaped," said Coimbatore district superintendent of police Dr P Karthikeyan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cách giao dịch ETH/USD mà không cần nắm giữ Ether IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The boy regained consciousness and managed to get out despite his injuries, eventually collapsing on the road. Locals alerted Sulur police who admitted him to the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital where his condition is now reported to be stable. Initially, the boy claimed that four people on two motorcycles had kidnapped him. "We confirmed that the boy travelled with only one youth who has confessed to the crime," said the SP.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
CMCH's in-house prosthetic limb unit offers new lease of life to amputees
Coimbatore: The in-house prosthetic limb manufacturing unit at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) is giving a new hope to people who lost their limbs due to accidents or diabetes. Since its establishment in 2020, the unit provided artificial limbs to 213 patients, including 102 trauma cases, 74 diabetic foot cases and 32 with peripheral vascular disease. Of the beneficiaries, 176 were men and 37 were women. Most of the recipients -- 66 patients -- belonged to the 51–60 age group. P Subash, 24, of Mettupalayam lost both his legs and hands due to electrocution in 2021. Thanks to the prosthetic unit, he is now able to walk independently and perform essential tasks with his hands. 'I can walk by myself, even descend steps at a 90-degree angle. I can drive an automatic car and take care of my basic needs,' he said. In May this year, a three-year-old boy from Sokkanur village near Kinathukadavu in Coimbatore district received a customised prosthetic leg after undergoing an above-knee amputation on his right leg due to a congenital condition. Established in 2020 without direct govt expenditure, the facility operates by recycling funds from the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY) and the Tamil Nadu chief minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (TNCMCHIS). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo It is the first such facility of its kind in Tamil Nadu and has eliminated the need for patients to travel to Chennai or rely on expensive private services. 'The unit continues to support disabled people by providing free, custom-made artificial arms and legs within the hospital premises under the ABPMJAY and TNCMCHIS schemes,' said Dr Vetrivelchezian, professor of orthopaedics. 'As per protocol, patients who lost their limbs are admitted to orthopaedic ward under our team. Ten beds are exclusively reserved for such patients,' he said. 'The fabrication of artificial limbs is carried out by the orthotist, gait training is provided by the physiotherapist, and occupational counselling is offered by the occupational therapist. A psychiatrist counsels patients to help improve their mental resilience, enabling them to stand on their own and use the artificial limbs independently,' he added.
New Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Patients affected as Coimbatore Medical College Hospital sewage system sees little progress
COIMBATORE: The renovation of the underground drainage (UGD) and sewage systems at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) is progressing at a snail's pace, causing inconvenience to patients and visitors alike. The road on the eastern side, from Amma Unavagam, is completely closed for construction, forcing all traffic to rely on a single access route from the super speciality block. Officials from the Public Works Department (PWD), who are managing the project, said that the delay is due to difficulties in identifying the existing underground electrical cables and pipeline network. They further said that they aim to complete the project in three months. The construction of sewage systems, storm water drains, and roads was initiated in response to increasing sewage overflow issues on hospital premises. Following the Chief Minister's announcement, a government order was issued on July 16, 2024 for renovation work, at a cost of Rs 9.65 crore. After long delays, work began in April 2025. However, staff at the hospital complain that progress has been slow, with less than 20% being complete. Covering an area of 19.4 acres, CMCH has around 20 buildings, totalling 3.10 lakh square feet. In addition to inpatient services, the hospital serves more than 4,000 outpatients daily. Currently, sewage from all buildings is partially treated before being discharged into Valankulam Lake.
New Indian Express
01-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Youth dies of kidney ailment in Salem; doctors clarify Covid not the cause amid mask panic in Coimbatore
Meanwhile, in Coimbatore, misinformation about a mandatory mask rule for visitors at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) caused panic on Saturday. Earlier, following a nationwide rise in Covid-19 cases, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) had advised the public to wear masks and maintain physical distancing. However, a security guard at CMCH mistakenly announced via a public address system that wearing face masks was compulsory for all visitors. The message was further circulated by vendors outside the hospital selling face masks, leading to confusion and concern among the public. Hospital Dean Dr A. Nirmala clarified that the announcement was made in error. 'A private firm that provides security and housekeeping services to CMCH had asked its staff to wear PPE kits, masks, and gloves for their own protection. The security staff misunderstood this instruction and conveyed it incorrectly to the public,' she said. An internal inquiry was held, and staff were instructed not to make such announcements on their own. Dr Nirmala added, 'There is no government order making masks compulsory. However, wearing masks is still advisable as respiratory infections tend to spread during the rainy season.' She further clarified that there is currently no alarming rise in fever cases or Covid-19 infections in Coimbatore. 'Some misinformation led to unnecessary panic among visitors,' she said.
