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Maharashtra child who survived crash becomes media darling
Nashik: A bubbly three-year old girl, who miraculously survived without major injuries after she was crushed under the wheels of a MUV, has become the darling of the local media and the people of this temple town in north Maharashtra.
Zoya M. Khan was brutally run over by the front and rear wheels of a huge multi-utility vehicle (MUV) on June 18, but barring minor internal injuries, she is normal, said doctors at the Chaitanya Hospital.
The incident came to light on Thursday after footage of a CCTV recording of Rahnuma Urdu School made its way to the social media and television channels.
The videos of that afternoon incident, which have since gone viral, show the horrifying accident and little Zoya following her mother Shireen Khan who is seen crossing the road.
As Zoya ran behind her hurrying mother, a white MUV parked nearby suddenly starts moving, apparently unaware of the little girl right ahead.
Before anybody could react, the MUV crushed Zoya under the front wheel and then the second wheel also ran over her and she lay there like a mangled rag doll, appearing like a Ramadan tragedy for the lower-middle-class Muslim family.
Sensing something amiss and the resultant commotion, Shireen turned around, screamed and picked up her daughter who appeared listless.
The MUV driver, who has not been identified, was forced by the pedestrians to rush the injured child to Chaitanya Hospital where a team of doctors, including A. Jadhav, B. Borole and N. Pardeship, recommended surgery for some lung problems due to the accident.
However, Zoya has the rare A-Negative blood group, compelling the doctors to consider other regular treatment options.
To the utter disbelief of the medical team, within barely 24 hours, Zoya responded marvelously to the regular treatment for a minor lung injury, a liver laceration and a small external wound in the abdomen.
After remaining under observation a couple of days more, a completely normal Zoya was discharged and returned to the loving arms of her father Muzaffar, three elder sisters and grandparents, concerned neighbours and relatives.
Nearly a fortnight after her “crush with death” when the CCTV videos made their way to the media, she became a heroine, lionized by one and all, with people coming from other towns for her glimpse.
The family decided against booking the MUV owners after he agreed to foot all of Zoya’s medical bills and related expenses.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.