50 injuries, animal bite, trapped in tree branches’: Newborn baby survives after being thrown off a bridge by parents | Kanpur News

KANPUR: In Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, a newborn baby boy was discovered trapped in tree branches after being thrown from a bridge by his parents.
The baby sustained approximately 50 injuries, including a severe animal bite on his back, and was transported to Kanpur’s Lala Lajpat Rai hospital in critical condition.
Following two months of intensive medical treatment, he achieved complete recovery. The emotional attachment formed by the hospital staff was evident as they shed tears during his departure on October 25.
The hospital staff named the infant Krishna as he was found on August 26, during Janmashtami celebrations.
Dr Sanjay Kala, principal of Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, which oversees LLR, verified that the baby was transferred from Hamirpur’s district hospital.
He detailed how the infant survived after being thrown from a bridge in Rath, Hamirpur, with a large tree breaking his fall and preventing fatal injuries.
“The baby was thrown off a bridge in Rath near Hamirpur and, fortunately, he got stuck on a large tree. He suffered several wounds because of the fall. It appears he was also bitten by some crows and an animal, because he had a severe wound on his back. He was referred to us with 50 wounds in a critical condition by the Hamirpur district hospital,” said Dr Sanjay Kala.
The nursing staff provided care from a distance due to his injuries, singing lullabies and offering comfort when he cried. After six weeks of treatment Krishna recovered fully.
The neonatal ICU nurse, Lakshmi, conveyed her sentiments about tending to the patient. “When his condition improved fortnight after his admission, we yearned to cradle him, but the injuries prevented such contact. When we ultimately managed to embrace him, it coincided with his discharge. We are delighted about his complete recuperation and wish him a prosperous life ahead.”
He was transferred to Rath police and Child Welfare Committee members on Oct 25, with everyone hopeful about his future.
Chief medical superintendent Dr. Vinay Katiyar confirmed that Krishna’s name was inspired by his discovery on Janmashtami. The staff developed strong protective feelings during his stay at LLR.
Neonatal -ICU nurse Lakshmi formed a particularly strong connection with Krishna. Unable to hold him initially due to his injuries, she expressed sadness at his departure while remaining positive about his future prospects.
Dr Kala added, “How can a human being be so cruel? Our souls are shaken after seeing the condition of the child. If the child does not want to be accepted by his parents then he has to be taken to some emergency room or hospital or temple, mosque or church, because that way he would not have been attacked by an animal.”