{
  "id": 18211777,
  "title": "A bullet fired, night call: How 13-member team from India saved a life in Mauritius",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/a-bullet-fired-night-call-how-13-member-team-from-india-saved-a-life",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T00:04:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-doctors-save-mauritius-shooting-victim-10951183/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 9, a 27-year-old woman, Elodie Thomas, was critically injured near Port Louis, Mauritius, after being hit by a bullet allegedly fired by a police officer. This incident triggered a night of unrest, with protests, road blockades, and attacks on police property. Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam called for restraint in the crisis. The next day, Health Minister Anil Bachoo made a call to Indian High Commissioner Anurag Srivastava for help. The Indian authorities then reached out to KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad, where a 13-member team of medical specialists from India, along with their local counterparts, was formed to save Thomas' life. The team included five doctors and eight specialists and technicians. Upon arrival in Mauritius on October 12, the Indian team began working alongside local doctors to treat Thomas. The operation was complex due to the bullet's trajectory, risking neurological complications and infection. Indian surgeon Dr Kapil Khandelwal said, \"Everything was arranged during the night and we took the plane the next day.\" The bullet entered near Thomas' ear, crossed her parotid gland, and headed towards sensitive structures. High precision was required to avoid damage to neurological structures. Coordination with Mauritian doctors was crucial, with remote communication and a WhatsApp group enabling guidance before the operation. Despite the risks, the operation was successful, with no neurological deficit or infection observed. Indian doctors expressed relief and joy in witnessing Thomas' recovery, calling it a \"miracle.\" Health Minister Bachoo emphasized that the decision to seek Indian expertise was based on experience and proven track records, not nationality or proximity.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}