Superstition Turns Dangerous: Gandhinagar Man Swallows ₹100 Note, Injures Himself To Retrieve It
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A 36-year-old man was admitted to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital in critical condition after allegedly swallowing grains given by a bhuva along with a ₹100 currency note as part of a ritual for having a son. He then cut open his own abdomen with a knife in an attempt to retrieve the note.
The man was brought to the hospital’s emergency department in a serious condition on August 29. Given the severity of his injuries, doctors immediately prepared for emergency surgery.
Complex Surgery Started Within 45 Minutes
Under the guidance of Dr Niyati Lakhani and Dr Heena Gadani, the surgery and anaesthesia teams began the operation at around 9.30 am, after just 45 minutes of preparation, despite it being a holiday.
The operation lasted approximately 1.5 to two hours. Doctors repaired the severely damaged abdominal wall and successfully removed the ₹100 currency note that the man had swallowed.
A special feeding tube was placed into the intestine, while the medical team carefully examined the other internal organs for possible injuries.
Patient Shifted To General Ward
Following the surgery, the patient was kept in the ICU under close observation by doctors and nursing staff. His condition stabilised over the next five to six days, after which he was shifted to the general ward.
The successful surgery was carried out by a team including Dr Hiren Parmar, Dr Abhijit Yadav, Rahul Singh Rajput, Dr Parth Vekariya, Dr Smit Patel and Dr Harshil Shah, among other specialists.
The case highlights the potentially serious consequences of relying on superstitious practices and the importance of seeking qualified medical advice for health and reproductive concerns.
