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Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
‘What is my fault?': Punjab man's world shattered after parents killed in Pakistani shelling during Operation Sindoor
A 57-year-old farmer from Punjab's Ferozepur, who was injured when missile debris fell on his home during a Pakistani aerial intrusion in May, died on Tuesday in Ludhiana. Lakhwinder Singh, 55, one of the three members of a family injured in a Pakistani drone strike at Khai Pheme Ki village in Ferozepur district on May 9, succumbed to his injuries at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana on Tuesday night. (HT file photo) According to a report by PTI, the farmer, identified as Lakhwinder Singh, a resident of Khai Pheme Ke village in Ferozepur district, had been on a ventilator for the last few days at Ludhiana's Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) after his condition deteriorated. Singh got injured when debris from a Pakistani drone fell on his house during the India-Pakistan conflict in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor on May 9. His wife, 50-year-old Sukhwinder Kaur, and their son, 24-year-old Jaswinder Singh, had also received burn injuries. The trio was rushed to a hospital in Ferozepur, but they were later shifted to DMCH in Ludhiana, where Sukhwinder Kaur succumbed to her injuries on May 13. "Earlier, I lost my mother, and now my father passed away,' the couple's son, who has been discharged after treatment, said of his father's death. Jaswinder said that he is yet to receive his father's body, and nobody from the administration has turned up to offer any kind of help. "What is my fault? All I am left with is five acres of land for farming. I am still recovering from the injuries in my legs,' he said. Operation Sindoor and the aftermath India carried out pre-dawn missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir on May 7. Codenamed Operation Sindoor, the strikes were in response to the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, including 25 tourists. Following the Indian action, Pakistan launched an offensive against Indian military bases and resorted to shelling the border areas for the next three days. Multiple aerial attacks were carried out by Pakistan at many places along western India's borders, including in Punjab, which were effectively thwarted by the Indian security forces before a ceasefire understanding was reached on May 10.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Ferozepur man injured in Pakistan's drone attack dies
Lakhwinder Singh, 55, one of the three members of a family injured in a Pakistani drone strike at Khai Pheme Ki village in Punjab's border district of Ferozepur on May 9, succumbed to his injuries at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in Ludhiana on Tuesday night. Lakhwinder Singh, 55, one of the three members of a family injured in a Pakistani drone strike at Khai Pheme Ki village in Ferozepur district on May 9, succumbed to his injuries at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana on Tuesday night. (HT file photo) Lakhwinder is the second civilian casualty of the recent cross-border drone strikes carried out by Pakistan in Punjab. His wife, Sukhwinder Kaur, 50, had died on May 13 after sustaining 100% burns in the incident. Their son, Jaswant Singh, 24, who was injured in the legs from the drone debris, has recovered. Ferozepur additional deputy commissioner (general) Damanjit Singh said Lakhwinder had suffered 70% burns after debris from a Pakistani drone, intercepted by India's air defence system, fell on their car sparking a fire that injured the family of three. 'Lakhwinder Singh and his wife Sukhwinder Kaur were rushed to DMCH after the incident. Now an executive magistrate will bring back Lakhwinder's body to his native village for the last rites,' Damanjit said. 'A case for ex-gratia grant for him as per state government norms will be presented to the authorities and shall be dispersed accordingly. The state government will bear his entire medical expenses,' the ADC added. The attack, which occurred around 9pm on May 9 in the border village, 12km from Ferozepur, is the first in which civilians sustained injuries in Punjab. It was part of a broader series of drone incursions from Pakistan that targeted 26 locations across north India, including multiple attempts thwarted in Ferozepur and Fazilka districts. Security agencies are probing the incident with senior officials confirming that most drones were neutralised before causing damage. The family was given financial assistance of ₹ 10 lakh by the chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann after Sukhwinder's death.
Scroll.in
02-07-2025
- Health
- Scroll.in
Punjab man dies over 50 days after being injured in Pakistani drone strike
A man who was injured in a Pakistani drone strike in Punjab's Ferozepur district during the four-day conflict between India and Pakistan in May died on Tuesday evening. The man, Lakhwinder Singh, was injured in a drone strike on May 9. He succumbed to his injuries at the Dayanand Medical College in Ludhiana, his relative Ramandeep Singh told Scroll. Singh is the second civilian casualty of drone strikes outside Jammu and Kashmir during the India-Pakistan conflict. His wife, Sukhwinder Kaur, was also injured in the drone strike and died on May 12. Singh was first admitted to the Anil Bhagi Hospital in Ferozepur. Saurabh Bhagi, the chief executive officer of the hospital, told Scroll that Singh had suffered 60% burns. In the afternoon of May 10, Singh was referred to Dayanand Medical College in Ludhiana. Tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad had escalated on May 7 when the Indian military carried out strikes – codenamed Operation Sindoor – on what it claimed were terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes were in response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which killed 26 persons on April 22. The Pakistan Army had retaliated by repeatedly shelling Indian villages along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. On May 10, India and Pakistan reached an 'understanding' to halt firing following the four-day conflict. Twenty-one civilians, including four children, lost their lives in Jammu and Kashmir in the conflict. Five members of Indian armed forces were also killed in action.
Indian Express
22-06-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Punjab's first liver transplant surgeon pushes for early detection and organ donation
Dr Gursagar Singh Sahota, Punjab's first liver transplant surgeon, is on a mission to fill a critical gap in India's healthcare system. By combining high-stakes clinical work with a growing public awareness campaign, the surgeon trained at the New Delhi AIIMS is pushing for early detection, specialised care, and a cultural shift around organ donation. His LiverGuru platform and expanding transplant programme aim to bring focus to liver disease—a growing but often ignored public health crisis in India. Rooted in Anandpur Sahib Born and raised in the historic town of Anandpur Sahib, Dr Sahota grew up in a family of teachers with no medical background. Yet, his fascination with science and desire to serve began early. 'I always loved studying, and there was never any family pressure,' he recalled. 'My father used to say both teaching and medicine are noble professions. I felt medicine would allow me to reduce suffering.' After completing his MBBS from Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana, he pursued a Master's in Surgery from King George's Medical University, Lucknow. It was there that he developed a deeper interest in gastrointestinal surgery. Discovering the liver's complexity His first direct exposure to liver transplant surgery came during his MCh in gastrointestinal surgery and liver transplant at AIIMS, where he witnessed his first liver transplant, an experience that would redefine his career. 'I realised how complex and rare this field is. Some surgeries take 12 to 15 hours. But I wanted to take on that challenge and contribute where the country lacked enough specialists.' A spiritual process For Dr Sahota, liver transplantation is not just a surgical procedure, it's deeply human. 'It's a spiritual process in many ways. A person's organ lives on in another body. It gives life, energy, and hope,' he said. 'It's unlike any other surgery. It gives a different kind of peace.' He pointed to the acute shortage of specialists as a pressing national concern. 'Many Indian states don't have even a single liver transplant surgeon. I wanted to fill that gap,' he said. LiverGuru: public education meets medical outreach In 2023, Dr Sahota launched LiverGuru, a digital platform dedicated to liver health. 'I deliberately didn't name it after myself. It had to be neutral,' he said. The goal was to create a reliable, unbiased public resource on preventive, clinical, and surgical aspects of liver care. From social media campaigns to virtual consultations, LiverGuru aims to reach people before their condition becomes critical. 'Most people show up at hospitals too late,' he said. 'By then, the damage is often irreversible.' India's changing diets, rising risks Dr Sahota blames the rising burden of liver disease on changing lifestyles and food habits. 'Our grandparents walked, cooked fresh, and ate vegetables. Today, we're hooked on sugar and processed food,' he said. 'They may please the tongue, but they destroy the liver.' He said that vague symptoms like fatigue, low appetite, and mild weight loss are often the first signs. 'People brush them off. But when you see jaundice or vomiting blood, the liver is already in deep distress.' Prevention is cure He strongly advocates preventive screening. 'After 40, everyone should get annual liver function tests and an abdominal ultrasound,' he said. 'The liver is the only organ that can regenerate itself. But beyond a point, transplant becomes the only option.' He also warned against self-medication and unverified treatments. 'Herbal supplements and quack remedies delay proper treatment and cost lives.' A high-stakes surgery Liver transplant is one of the most technically demanding surgeries, requiring precision, stamina, and coordination. 'Complications are inevitable, but it's the surgeon's response that defines the outcome,' he said. 'At AIIMS, we were trained to stay calm and think clearly.' He credits his centre's success to rigorous training and seamless teamwork. A record-making milestone Among his career highlights is the successful liver transplant of a three-year-old child, with the child's father as the donor. 'It was a rare condition. No child with it had survived globally. He just completed two years post-transplant,' he said. A surgeon with strings Despite long surgical hours, Dr Sahota makes time for self-care and creative pursuits. His day begins at 6 am with a cup of coffee, 'which is good for the liver,' he smiles followed by 30–40 minutes of exercise. On lighter days, he focuses on LiverGuru and spends time with his family. An avid singer and guitarist, he says music is his therapy. 'If I weren't a doctor, I'd probably be in a band,' he joked. 'Exercise removes stress, and music heals the mind.' Building for the future Dr Sahota is now working to establish a full-spectrum liver care centre in Punjab, integrating diagnostics, surgery, and post-op care under one roof. 'We don't go to general physicians for brain surgery. Why treat the liver any differently?' He's also pushing for normalising organ donation. 'India lacks a culture of organ pledging. We need to make that conversation easier.' Advice to future doctors To medical students, he offers a message of purpose. 'Choose a field you're truly passionate about. You'll spend your life in it—don't follow peer or parental pressure.' The authors are interns with The Indian Express.
Scroll.in
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Punjab woman dies in hospital 3 days after her home was struck by Pakistani drone
Sukhwinder Kaur, who was injured after a Pakistani drone crashed into her home in Punjab's Ferozepur district on Friday, died on Monday night, a family member told Scroll. Two other members of Kaur's family were injured. On Saturday, Scroll reported from Khai Pheme Ki village that Kaur was taken to the Anil Baghi Hospital in Ferozepur. Saurabh Bhagi, the hospital's chief executive officer, had said that Kaur had suffered 80% burn injuries. She was referred to the Dayanand Medical College in Ludhiana on Saturday, where she succumbed to her injuries on Monday. The Pakistani drone attacks on Friday night, in which Kaur's home was struck, were targeted at the army cantonment in Ferozepur town and went on till five in the morning, two security officials told Scroll. While most of the drones were intercepted, the officials were unsure how one landed in Khai Pheme Ki. Kaur is the first civilian casualty of drone strikes outside Jammu and Kashmir, where 21 civilians have died in Pakistani firings. Seven Indian security personnel were killed in the military action between India and Pakistan that started on May 7. This includes four Army personnel, one Air Force official and two from the Border Security Force, The Hindu reported. The tensions had escalated on May 7 when the Indian military carried out strikes – codenamed Operation Sindoor – on what it claimed were terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes were in response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which killed 26 persons on April 22. The Pakistan Army had retaliated by repeatedly shelling Indian villages along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. .
