Shot in Abdomen by Naxals, Abandoned by IAF Crew

[Abu Zolfiqar]

Shot in abdomen by Naxals, abandoned by IAF crew, he waited for help for hours - Indian Express

Till over a fortnight back, Yem Lal Sahu, 29, was an agile young policeman with the Chhattisgarh Armed Force, looking forward to a big promotion and his wedding in the summer. Today, he lies on a hospital bed, fighting paralysis. A portion of his small and large intestines have been removed. Sometimes, his memory fails him.

A wireless operator, he was aboard the Mi 17 that flew in to rescue the security personnel injured in an encounter with Maoists in the forests of Sukma district on January 18. Maoists fired at the chopper and forced it to crash-land in the first incident of its kind. Sahu was hit by a bullet in the abdomen.

The IAF crew abandoned Sahu, as they rushed to the safety of a nearby CRPF camp. For hours, he was alone in the forest, sending signals for help. He was finally rescued and brought to Raipur the next afternoon.

"Due to delay in treatment, he developed haemodynamic instability that caused a paralytic attack," said Dr Sandeep Dave, director of Ramkrishna Care Hospital where Sahu was admitted on January 19. He has already undergone surgeries and will be operated upon again in another four-five months.

He can't talk much. Asked a question, he goes deep in thought, the strain on his forehead visible. "MSc (Botany)," he mumbles, almost inaudibly. "No," he corrects himself, "MSc (Maths)...only person from my village."

A resident of a village in Balod district, Sahu joined the Chhattisgarh police in 2010 with an MSc (Maths). Recently, he cleared the recruitment exams for Sub-Inspector, his physical test was due in January-end.

"His police career is over. He won't be able to work as a policeman now. A different kind of job will be required once he gains some strength in his limbs," said Dave.

"We will give all benefits...everything we can, but nothing cannot replace health. It's unfortunate for the boy," said DGP Ramniwas.

Sahu's family and the Chhattisgarh police have blamed the IAF crew who deserted him. The IAF has absolved its men and blamed the state police for lack of coordination.

"It's not about the incident. Mentioning that now is a bid to divert from the main issue —- why was this man left behind," said Ramniwas. The state administration is considering registering a formal complaint with the Centre about the IAF's approach.

"Talk to Sahu about that night and he still gets the shivers. He is still in shock," said the attending nurse.

 

[KRAIT]

Already a thread running. Investigation launched on IAF personals.

 

[Abu Zolfiqar]

where's the link to the other thread, i searched before posting

can merge this with the other

 

[unicorn]

The IAF crew abandoned Sahu, as they rushed to the safety of a nearby CRPF camp. For hours, he was alone in the forest, sending signals for help. He was finally rescued and brought to Raipur the next afternoon.

Sad incident.The IAF crew choose to abandon their fellow for their own safety.If he was rescued by IAF the next afternoon than it is possible that all this happen because of mis-communication, if rescued by locals than than definately IAF is accountable

 

[Abingdonboy]

Sad incident.The IAF crew choose to abandon their fellow for their own safety.If he was rescued by IAF the next afternoon than it is possible that all this happen because of mis-communication, if rescued by locals than than definately IAF is accountable

It is more complicated than that. The actions of the IAF crew that day probably saved this man's life.


Don't trust the Indian media, they love to sensationalise non-stories.