As Vignesh remains in critical condition at Kokilaben Hospital in Andheri with no neurological response as financial burden continues to mount, relatives question FIR and demand action against society office bearers; Rudra continues a steady recovery at home
Vignesh remains critical despite being off ventilator support; (right) Discharged, Rudra recovers at home on a rented hospital bed. Pics/By Special Arrangement
The Goregaon lift accident continues to devastate the families of the two youths involved, with one battling for recovery in the hospital and the other beginning rehabilitation at home, even as questions are raised over accountability.
According to sources, the condition of critically injured youth Vignesh remains a cause of serious concern. He is currently undergoing treatment at Kokilaben Hospital in Andheri. Although doctors have removed him from ventilator support, there has been no significant improvement in his neurological condition so far.
Family members said Vignesh opens his eyes occasionally but does not respond to voices or recognise even close relatives. Speaking to mid-day, his maternal uncle Yogesh Mahatre said, “He has come off the ventilator, but there is no movement. He opens his eyes briefly, but there is no reaction even when we call out to him.”
Doctors have told the family that recovery is possible, but will be prolonged. Along with the emotional trauma, the family is also facing a severe financial crisis. The cost of treatment has already crossed Rs 13 lakh. Close relatives and friends have managed to arrange nearly Rs 3.5 lakh, but the burden continues to mount. “We are approaching trusts, NGOs, and political representatives for help. We have also applied to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund,” Mahatre told mid-day.
The family has expressed dissatisfaction with the FIR, alleging that responsibility does not lie with the lift contractor alone, but also with society office bearers. Mahatre claimed that mandatory post-servicing inspections by society representatives were not conducted and that service documents were signed without checks. He said the family would approach senior police officials and, if needed, the court to seek action against society office bearers.
“If the society’s responsible persons had acted honestly, this tragedy could have been avoided,” Mahatre said, adding that he would approach senior police officials demanding that society office bearers be named as accused in the FIR.
In the same incident, the second injured youth, Rudra Susvirkar, has been discharged from the hospital and brought home. His father, Anil Susvirkar, said Rudra is recovering steadily. “We have rented a hospital bed at home for his care. His condition is improving. Doctors performed surgery to fix his fractured bones with screws. Once the bones heal, another operation will be conducted to remove them,” Anil said.
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