State native knocked down
Source: The Sangai Express
Hyderabad, July 07 2013:
A State native presently working and residing in Hyderabad is struggling for life after he was knocked down by a speeding car in Hyderabad on July 1 .
A press release issued by Hyderabad Manipuri Society identified the man as Gogon Naorem of Tentha Khongbal Leikai.
The press release further said that the driver of the car did not stop but sped away leaving Gogon seriously injured.
Gogon's friend however escaped with minor injuries.
Although he was rushed by bystanders to the nearest hospital, he had to be shifted to a 'cheaper hospital' in Secunderabad as Gogon does not have a support system or an insurance policy, the press release added.
It further said that Gogon's condition remains critical and has been in Intensive Care Unit since the day he was admitted.
The doctors at the hospital have kept him under observation.
He underwent severe trauma with massive internal haemorrhage on the right side of the brain.
According to doctors, he has fractured the skull at three different places and a surgery may be required at some point.
He has not regained consciousness since the accident, the press release added.
Over the past week, Hyderabad Manipuri Society (HYMS) and many well-wishers have been visiting the hospital and extended all possible assistance.
But the prolonged stay at the hospital has increasingly burdened the family back in Manipur.
Gogon's mother is a small time fish vendor while his father is in poor health, teaches a few students.
The inability to support their son at this current juncture has severely impacted them.
Three days ago, HYMS, initiated a fund drive to support Gogon and the response has been tremendous, the press release said.
Various people from across different location contributed generously and the first instalment was handed over to Rakesh Naorem, Gogon's uncle, who travelled to Hyderabad to be with Gogon, the press release said.
It added that the collected amount is enough to cover the hospital expenses for three days only.
Therefore, HYMS, will continue the fund drive so that it can extend its support to Gogon, it added.
As such, HYMS urged everybody to extend support and co-operation in this regard.