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Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: Sector 45 resident attacked with sticks, stabbed
A 25-year-old delivery boy from Burail sustained multiple stab wounds and other injuries after being attacked by a group of men armed with sticks, iron pipes, and a knife-like weapon near Dev Samaj Girls College, Sector 45, late on Saturday night, said police on Monday. Police said the victim, who could identify all the attackers, was rushed to GMCH-32, Chandigarh, where his statement was recorded. (File) The victim, Amanpreet Singh, of Burail, Sector 45, told the police that the incident occurred around midnight following a heated argument over the phone between his friend Salim and Lakshay, a Sector 44 resident. Amanpreet said that he intervened to calm the situation but later received a call from one Ritvik, alias Billa, who called him near the college to 'explain matter'. Amanpreet went there with his friends Shivam, Salim, and Asit. Ritvik allegedly arrived in a silver Hyundai i20 with his friends Arman and Aman Chauhan, while another accused, Harsh Pandit, came in a black Thar with several others. The group allegedly surrounded Amanpreet and assaulted him with sticks, kicks, punches and iron pipes. During the assault, Ritvik allegedly chased him with a knife-like weapon, threatening to kill him and stabbed him multiple times on his waist and hip. Hearing his cries, the attackers fled the scene in their vehicles. Police said the victim, who could identify all the attackers, was rushed to GMCH-32, where his statement was recorded. On the basis of his complaint, an FIR under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 191(2), 191(3), 190, and 351(2) of the BNS was registered against Ritvik, Arman, Aman Chauhan, Harsh Pandit, and 4–5 unidentified accomplices at Sector 34 police station.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Snakebite cases spike in Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali during monsoon
By Abhishek Goyat The monsoon has brought welcome relief from the heat — and a worrying surge in snakebite cases across Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali. From farms and backyards to parking lots, venomous snakes are straying into human spaces, sending victims to hospitals. Doctors warn that panic and incorrect first-aid methods are putting lives at risk even when treatment is minutes away. Hospitals in the Tricity are seeing a sharp seasonal rise, with some receiving up to 10 patients a day. At Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, doctors treat an average of five–eight snakebite cases daily during the rains. 'Most come from the outskirts, but some are from within city limits,' said an emergency doctor. 'The first 60 minutes after a bite are critical — the sooner the patient reaches a hospital, the higher the chances of full recovery.' Experts stress that victims should stay still, keep the bitten limb lowered, and avoid running. Unlike dog bites, the wound should not be washed with soap or chemicals. Tight cloth ties, sucking venom, or applying herbal pastes can worsen the situation. Instead, call the Police Control Room (100), Fire Department (101), or the Health Department helpline (15400), and head to the nearest facility stocking anti-snake venom (ASV). Key treatment centres include GMCH-32, the Sector 19 dispensary, GMSH-16, PGIMER, Panchkula Civil Hospital, Mohali Civil Hospital, and private hospitals like Fortis and Alchemist, though private care can cost several thousand rupees. GMCH-32 and PGIMER confirm stocks of polyvalent ASV, effective against cobra, krait, and viper bites. 'We administer ASV only after clinical confirmation, as unnecessary use can cause allergic reactions,' a nurse said. The Chandigarh Police receives five–seven snake-related calls daily during the monsoon, coordinating with ambulances for bite victims. The Fire Department works with trained catchers to relocate snakes. 'People should avoid killing snakes and instead call us on 101,' said a fire officer. The seasonal spike, peaking July to September, is linked to flooding of snake burrows. Most patients recover fully within days if treated promptly, though severe neurotoxic bites can require longer stays and ventilatory support. One Mohali victim, recovering at GMCH-32, credited his quick arrival: 'I reached here in under 30 minutes. The doctors say that's why I'm fine today.' Another family said they abandoned herbal paste remedies after a neighbour urged them to go straight to hospital. Capt Suresh Sharma, 64, a retired Army officer, has been rescuing snakes and spreading awareness for 32 years. Based in Chandigarh, he responds to two–ten calls daily in the rainy season. He warns of the Common Krait, whose venom is 'around 15 times more potent than a cobra's' and which often bites silently while people sleep. Through his 'Serpent Saviour' platform, he urges the public to 'avoid panic, stay calm, and seek immediate medical help instead of unverified remedies'. Health officials are distributing posters listing dos and don'ts, particularly in rural belts and construction sites. Quick action, experts say, can keep the Tricity's snakebite survival rate high even as the reptiles make more monsoon appearances. (The writer is an intern with The Indian Express)
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
GMCH-32 soon to have system of organ retrieval from brain-dead patients for transplantation
The GMCH-32 will soon begin the retrieval of organs from brain-dead patients and send them directly to the PGIMER, Chandigarh for transplantation. According to professor A K Attri, director-principal, GMCH-32, the hospital has now been recognised as an organ retrieval centre. At present, the post of a urologist is vacant, which has delayed the start of this work. The department will soon begin the recruitment process for two urologists, after which the retrieved organs will be sent to the PGIMER or other hospitals where matching recipients are available for transplantation. So far, brain-dead patients have been referred to PGIMER on ventilator support because GMCH-32 lacked the necessary protocol, expert team, and equipment to officially declare a patient brain dead. An approval from the Union Ministry of Health was also required to start this process. With the PGIMER's support, the GMCH-32 will soon launch this programme. With this development, the organs from brain-dead patients can be donated in time, with the family's consent. PGI leading govt institute for organ transplants in India Amongst the government hospitals, the PGIMER has performed the highest number of organ transplants from brain-dead patients in the country. The Ministry of Health has in fact honoured the institute for this achievement. In 2017 alone, the PGIMER performed a record 44 organ transplants. Recently, it once again became the top hospital in the country for transplants. According to the GMCH officials, although the hospital has an EEG lab, brain-dead patients on ventilators cannot be brought there. Therefore, a portable electroencephalogram machine, costing Rs 10 lakh, will be purchased. Additionally, a portable transcranial doppler machine worth Rs 25 lakh will be procured. Under the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation, the PGIMER has been designated as a Regional Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation. It coordinates with neighbouring states to promote organ donation awareness. The PGIMER runs one of the largest renal transplant programmes in the country and performed its first kidney transplant on June 21, 1973. It carries out both live and deceased donor transplants. The team responsible for declaring a patient brain dead will include one expert each from neurology, neurosurgery, and anaesthesia departments. The team will comprise a urologist, general surgeon, cardiologist, eye surgeon, and an anesthesiologist, with the anaesthesia department acting as the overall incharge.
Hindustan Times
05-08-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
OBC quota: Chandigarh's GMCH-32 defers MBBS counselling, seeks nod for more seats
The Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, has deferred the counselling for MBBS admissions for the 2025-26 academic session, and approached the National Medical Commission (NMC) to allow a 3% increase in seats to accommodate the Supreme Court's order on implementing reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC). GMCH-32 director principal Dr Ashok Attri said the college had written to NMC, seeking approval for 3% additional MBBS seats and deferred the counselling until further directions. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) On July 30, the Supreme Court had directed the Chandigarh administration to begin implementing OBC reservation in a staggered manner, starting with 3% quota for the 2025-26 academic year and gradually increasing it to 27%. Following the order, GMCH-32 director principal Dr Ashok Attri said the college had written to NMC, seeking approval for 3% additional MBBS seats and deferred the counselling until further directions. The counselling for 150 MBBS seats was earlier scheduled to begin on August 5, while BDS and BHMS counselling was to follow on August 6. The final list of provisionally eligible candidates was to be released on July 31, but the Supreme Court order came a day earlier. The court also clarified that the OBC reservation applied only where the admission process had not yet begun. In cases where counselling has already started, the policy will apply from the next academic session (2026-27). Currently, GMCH reserves 15% seats for Scheduled Castes, with no quota for Scheduled Tribes. There is also horizontal reservation for persons with disabilities. The OBC reservation case before the top court was a special leave petition, challenging a Punjab and Haryana high court decision, which had refused to quash the admission prospectus of GMCH-32 for not including OBC reservation.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Time of India
Another youth stabbed, this time at SD College
Times News Network Chandigarh: Yet another stabbing incident involving youth was reported in the city on Tuesday. This time, the attack took place at GGDSD College, right in front of the principal's office, where eight to 10 youths allegedly attacked a student with a sharp-edged weapon. The victim was admitted in GMCH-32. Police have registered a case against the accused. Further investigation is on and no arrests have been made so far. The complainant, Ekampreet Singh, 24, belongs to Ropar, Punjab and is an MA second year student at the college. Ekampreet, a supporter of SDCU, was present in the Automation Centre near the principal's office at around 1pm on July 28 when he saw Hunnar Gill, supporter of Independent Student Front (ISF), forcibly removing the SDCU sticker from a student's shirt. When he objected, Hunar Gill allegedly threatened him. After around 15 minutes, he allegedly returned with his eight to 10 associates. Ekampreet accused them of making death threats and assaulting him with sharp weapons. He added that he knew a few of the youths who confronted him. As he fell down injured and his friends tried to rescue him, some of the accused — Jashan Sher Gill, Anmol Gill, Fateh Baidwan, Hunar Gill, Rizwal Siddhu, Nirwan, and others — kept up the attack with sharp-edged weapons, he claimed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How Universal Basic Income Could Empower Workers in an Automated Future Liseer Undo He also said that he could identify the remaining assailants. His friends rushed him to GMCH-32 for treatment and informed the police about the assault. Upon receiving information, Sector 34 police reached the hospital and recorded his statement. A case was registered against Hunar Gill and others under relevant sections of BNS. The complainant alleged that the accused had previously issued death threats against him. Ekampreet Singh received nine stitches on the head and was discharged from hospital after treatment late in the evening. He claimed that the main accused, Hunar Gill and Jashan Sher Gill, were not students of the college. According to him, Hunar's father is a Punjab Police officer, and they were pressuring him into withdrawing his complaint. He alleged that Jashan Singh Gill also had a criminal background. The complainant said that the accused, Hunar Gill and Jashan Sher Gill, allegedly gained entry into the college with Rizwal Sidhu, who planned to contest a student council election from ISF. GGDSD College principal Dr Ajay Sharma said that those involved in the clash were outsiders, and the college was cooperating with the police in the investigation. "We are taking necessary steps and have shared all available details with the authorities. Such incidents will not be tolerated," he said. On the status of one of the injured, Ekam, the principal said he was a student last year but has not been granted admission this session. However, Ekam claims that he is still a student of MA Sociology and has pending reappear examinations from previous semesters. Commenting on how outsiders managed to gain entry, the principal said that this was due to the admission season. He added that the college has started issuing identity cards to students to regulate campus entry strictly. "As admissions are nearly complete, we will soon restrict campus access to only students and staff to avoid any outsider interference," the principal said. The city has been on edge this year, with 15 murder cases reported. In 12, victims were stabbed with knives and sharp-edged weapons. Two were beaten to death with iron rods and sticks, while one person was shot dead. Police claim to have solved all the cases. They said that in most, the accused used long blades with long-handled knives obtained from nearby shops in residential areas. Most of the murders took place in southern sectors, villages, and colonies. Out of 14 murders, nine were reported from southern parts of the city like Ramdarbar, Maloya, Burail, sectors 43, 52, and 54. Police can arrest people for carrying long-handled knives under sections 25-54-59 of the Arms Act. Under the Act, knives with specific features, such as a blade length exceeding 9 inches or a blade width exceeding 2 inches, or those designed for offensive purposes, could be considered "arms." A volatile year for the city July 5, 2025: Sanjeet, 19, was fatally stabbed by a group of youths in the VIP gully of Indira Colony, Manimajra. Police arrested two persons, including a juvenile in the case July 7, 2025: Deva, who came to get his scooter repaired in Maloya, was brutally attacked. He was rushed to GMSH-16 but was declared dead. A case was registered against Raman, Kallu, Anil alias Neela, a woman, and an unknown person June 26, 2025: UT Police filed a case against a man for allegedly murdering a 35-year-old woman, his live-in partner, at her rented room in Burail village. The deceased was assaulted with sharp-edged weapons May 16, 2025: Sector 31 police apprehended five juveniles for allegedly murdering an 18-year-old youth at a park in Ram Darbar. The minors allegedly assaulted the victim with sharp-edged weapons multiple times April 18, 2025: A 28-year-old Shimla resident was stabbed to death after resisting a robbery attempt by two juvenile assailants near the Sector 43/44 dividing road April 14, 2025: An Ambala resident was murdered over Rs 1,400 in the forest area of Sector 54. One person was arrested. March 16, 2025: A man was stabbed to death on Holi in Sector 25 after a brawl over forcible smearing of colour MSID:: 122976343 413 |
