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Chainsaw attacker Hemanth transferred for life-saving surgery
14 Nov
Summary
- Accused Hemanth transferred to Kurnool hospital due to critical health.
- Doctors diagnosed pulmonary embolism, a dangerous blood clot condition.
- He previously suffered gunshot wounds and leg amputation.
Twenty-one-year-old Hemanth, accused in a chainsaw attack case, was transferred to Kurnool Government General Hospital on Friday night due to a medical emergency. Doctors at Anantapur Government Hospital diagnosed him with pulmonary embolism, a condition where blood clots form in the lung's blood vessels, posing a life-threatening risk.
The medical team determined that the Anantapur hospital lacked the necessary specialized infrastructure, including a heart-lung machine, to treat Hemanth effectively. Consequently, the state high court permitted his transfer to a higher medical facility.
Hemanth had sustained bullet injuries on November 1 after allegedly attempting to escape from police custody. These injuries led to the amputation of his right leg due to disrupted blood circulation and a subsequent bacterial infection causing gangrene.
Breathing difficulties led to a CT scan revealing multiple small blood clots in his blood vessels, confirming the pulmonary embolism. The transfer was facilitated through the Reddi Palli Jail as he was a remand prisoner.
