In a remarkable display of humanity and dedication, doctors at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, saved the life of a three-year-old boy, Kartik, who fell from the third floor of a building while playing. A metal grill pierced through his head and shoulder, leaving his family in despair.
Initially rushed to a private hospital, the family was told the surgery would cost ₹15 lakh—far beyond their means. They then turned to KGMU, where a team of doctors led by neurosurgeon Dr. Ankur Bajaj performed a complex six-hour surgery at a cost of just ₹25,000. Despite his own mother suffering a heart attack at the same time, Dr. Bajaj chose to prioritize the child’s surgery.
The operation was equally supported by a welder, who was urgently called at around 2:30 a.m. to cut and remove the iron rods from the boy’s body. When the family offered him payment, he refused, saying his only reward was the child’s survival.
This extraordinary act of compassion from both the medical team and the welder has reaffirmed faith in humanity. Their selfless efforts ensured that little Kartik was given a new lease of life.
