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A minor girl from Puri, set ablaze by miscreants, was airlifted to AIIMS Delhi for specialized care. Doctors confirmed her stable condition during the transfer via a green corridor. The attack has sparked outrage, prompting an SIT probe. Villagers and medical teams acted swiftly to save her life.

Key Points: Puri Minor Burn Victim Airlifted to AIIMS Delhi via Green Corridor

  • 11km green corridor ensured swift transit to airport
  • AIIMS Bhubaneswar and Delhi doctors accompanied the victim
  • Internal organ injuries show improvement
  • SIT formed to probe the brutal July 19 attack
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Green corridor created for Puri minor victim, airlifted to AIIMS Delhi

Odisha's Puri minor burn victim airlifted to AIIMS Delhi for advanced treatment after a brutal attack, with doctors monitoring her stable condition.

"The patient’s condition is stable, so the decision was taken to airlift her to New Delhi, which is undoubtedly one of the best in the country. – Ashutosh Biswas, AIIMS Bhubaneswar Director"

Bhubaneswar, July 20

In a significant development, the minor victim who was set on fire by some miscreants in the Balanga area of Odisha's Puri district was airlifted to AIIMS Delhi, in an air ambulance on Sunday for advanced treatment.

Teams of doctors from both AIIMS Bhubaneswar and Delhi accompanied the patient in the air ambulance during the shift to the national capital.

The minor victim was taken from AIIMS Bhubaneswar to the Biju Patnaik International Airport through a special 11km-long green corridor.

Informing the media persons, the director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Ashutosh Biswas, earlier stated, “We have started the process to airlift the victim to AIIMS New Delhi. The patient’s condition is stable, so the decision was taken to airlift her to New Delhi, which is undoubtedly one of the best in the country. Doctor’s team from AIIMS New Delhi and Bhubaneswar, and some family members will accompany the patient during the airlift.”

He further added that the victim’s internal organs, like kidneys, lungs, etc., affected due to the burn injuries, are improving.

In a chilling incident that has shocked Odisha and the country, a minor girl was, on Saturday, reportedly set ablaze by unidentified assailants near a river embankment under the Balanga police station area.

According to the complaint lodged by the victim’s mother, Mahmuda Bibi of Nuagopalpur village, the girl was allegedly accosted by unknown miscreants who doused her with petrol and kerosene in a brutal attempt to murder her.

Miraculously, she managed to escape and sought refuge at a nearby house.

Villagers responded swiftly, rushing the victim to the Pipili Community Health Centre before she was referred to AIIMS Bhubaneswar due to the severity of her burn injuries.

The attack, which took place on July 19, has triggered urgent police action, including the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT).

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see AIIMS Delhi and Bhubaneswar working together. But why do such horrific incidents keep happening in our country? We need stricter laws and faster justice system.
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Aman W
The medical response is commendable, but what about prevention? Such brutal attacks on minors show our society's deep sickness. Need awareness campaigns in every village.
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Sarah B
As an expat in India, I'm shocked by this incident but impressed by the emergency response. The green corridor and air ambulance show India's medical capabilities when properly mobilized.
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Vikram M
The SIT must ensure justice is served quickly. Such cases often drag for years. Hope the media keeps following up and doesn't forget this case after a week.
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Kavya N
Salute to the villagers who acted swiftly and the doctors working tirelessly 🙏 But why aren't we hearing about better security measures in rural areas? This could happen again tomorrow.
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Michael C
While the medical response is impressive, the fact that such barbaric acts still occur in 2024 is deeply disturbing. India needs to address the root causes of such violence.

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