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Calf Fitted with Innovative 'Krishna Limb' After Losing Leg in Border Shelling
17 Nov
Summary
- Calf named Gauri lost leg in Pakistan Army shelling in Jammu and Kashmir
- Treated by renowned veterinarian Dr. Tapesh Mathur, fitted with 'Krishna Limb' prosthetic
- Dr. Mathur's work has helped over 500 disabled animals across 22 Indian states
In May 2025, a female calf named Gauri, just one and a half years old, lost her leg during heavy cross-border shelling by the Pakistan Army in Jammu and Kashmir. Gauri's owner, Rajesh, a tea seller from Fatehpur Samaria post in RS Pura, watched helplessly as the shelling destroyed his home and critically injured the calf.
Local veterinarians were hesitant to treat Gauri amid the escalating border tensions, and heavy rainfall further delayed her recovery. Desperate, Rajesh reached out to Dr. Tapesh Mathur, a renowned veterinarian from Rajasthan known for supporting disabled animals across India. Dr. Mathur undertook Gauri's treatment and successfully fitted her with the innovative 'Krishna Limb' prosthetic, restoring her mobility and dignity.
Following Dr. Mathur's guidance, Rajesh ensured Gauri's treatment proceeded smoothly, and her recovery now serves as a symbol of hope for disabled animals living near the India-Pakistan border. Dr. Mathur has developed the Krishna Limb over 11 years and has fitted it to more than 500 animals, including cows, horses, buffaloes, rabbits, goats, and birds, across 22 Indian states. His work has earned him multiple accolades, including the Sant Eshwar Samman, the Rajasthan State Award of Merit, and the Times Now "Amazing Indian" award.
