Andhra Pradesh: Chainsaw attack accused shifted to Kurnool hospital after health worsens
A police official said doctors at the Anantapur Government Hospital conducted several tests on Hemanth after he fell from his bed on the night of November 9
On Friday night, police in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district transferred 21-year-old Hemanth, accused of the chainsaw attack on a Class 10 girl, to the Kurnool Government General Hospital after his health deteriorated, according to a police official. The transfer occurred after Hemanth’s condition worsened, and doctors at the Anantapur Government Hospital diagnosed him with pulmonary embolism, a potentially fatal condition involving blood clots in the lungs.
The medical team reported that the clots could travel to vital organs, posing a serious threat to his life if untreated. Despite surgeons being available at the Anantapur hospital, the facility lacked the necessary infrastructure, such as a heart-lung machine, to remove the clots. Based on the medical report, the court allowed his transfer to Kurnool Government Hospital, where he was transported in an Armed Reserve escort vehicle accompanied by around 10 police personnel.
Hemanth was initially shot by police on November 1 after he allegedly tried to escape following the chainsaw attack. He underwent amputation of his right leg and developed a bacterial infection, leading to gangrene. His condition worsened, resulting in breathing difficulties and the discovery of multiple small blood clots in his blood vessels during a CT scan on November 10, confirming pulmonary embolism.
Due to the lack of advanced treatment at the Anantapur hospital, he was transferred to Kurnool Government General Hospital for specialized care.
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