An 18-year-old resident of Tadiyal Bakhli was treated at the Sub-District Hospital in Chaukhutia after a pellet from a monkey-scaring gun became lodged in his hand.
The young man, identified as Saurabh, was brought to the hospital by his family for medical care. An examination confirmed that the pellet remained inside his hand.
Pellet removed during surgery
A medical team led by Dr Amjad Khan, the hospital’s in-charge medical officer, operated on Saurabh. Doctors and health workers successfully removed the lodged pellet during the procedure.
The medical team said Saurabh’s condition improved after he received treatment in time. The available information does not specify how the pellet struck his hand or who was handling the gun.
The incident involved a device used to scare monkeys. No further details about the weapon, the circumstances of the firing or any police action were provided.
Medical response at Chaukhutia hospital
Saurabh’s family first took him to the Sub-District Hospital in Chaukhutia. Hospital staff identified the lodged pellet and carried out the required surgery there.
The case highlights the need for prompt medical attention when a foreign object remains embedded in an injury. In this instance, doctors said timely treatment was followed by an improvement in the patient’s condition.
Conclusion
Saurabh recovered after doctors at Chaukhutia’s Sub-District Hospital surgically removed the pellet from his hand, with the medical team reporting improvement following timely treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was injured in the incident?
Saurabh, an 18-year-old resident of Tadiyal Bakhli, suffered the hand injury.
Q. What caused the injury?
A pellet from a monkey-scaring gun became lodged in his hand.
Q. Where was Saurabh treated?
He was treated at the Sub-District Hospital in Chaukhutia.
Q. Was the pellet removed?
Yes. Doctors removed it successfully through surgery.
Q. Who led the medical team?
The team was led by Dr Amjad Khan, the hospital’s in-charge medical officer.
Q. How was Saurabh’s condition after treatment?
Doctors said his condition improved after he received timely treatment.
