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Conjoined twins abandoned by parents, after doctor says surgery too risky

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Veena and Vani, 13-year-old Siamese twins with conjoined heads, have been abandoned by their parents after doctors said an attempt to separate the Hyderabad girls would kill them.

With the girls attaining puberty, caring for them has become difficult for the staff of Niloufer children’s hospital, where the twins have been living for the past decade. They will be shifted to a home run by the women development and child welfare department of the Telangana government by the Niloufer authorities.

The parents — N Murali and Nagalaksmi, who are daily-wage workers from Beerusettigudem village in Warangal district — are not keen to take their girls home. “They have virtually disowned Veena and Vani. They hardly visit to see the daughters,” Niloufer Hospitals superintendent Dr Suresh Kumar told HT.

Last week, a team of neurosurgeons and reconstructive surgeons from New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences informed the hospital that a separation surgery was highly risky.

“They sent us report last week, saying the surgery is risky as the twins share important blood vessels and nerves in the head. If surgery is performed, it may prove fatal or give them neurological debility,” Kumar said.

The hospital had informed the parents about the possible complications. “If they want us to go ahead, we will take the risk. If they say no, we will ask them to take the girls to their home,” he said.

The parents were to give their opinion on Tuesday but did not turn up. They would give them some more time before taking a decision on the twins, the hospital superintendent said.

While Murali was not available for comments, hospital sources said he had set some terms — a government job, house with air-conditioned room to keep the twins and two acres of land – to take his daughters home.

If the parents refuse surgery, Veena and Vani would have to lead their life with their heads fused. “May be they will ask for separation when they turn 18, as had happened in the case of Iranian conjoined twins in 2003. Unfortunately, the Iranians died soon after the complicated surgery,” Kumar said of Ladan and Laleh Bijani.

According to media reports, doctors had begged with the Bijani sisters not to go ahead with surgery but they insisted on the controversial operation that led to their deaths.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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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.

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