Emergency Incident at LNJP Hospital
Blocked by Media Personnel
In a critical moment when every second counts, a distressing event took place outside Delhi’s Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital. A doctor, hurrying to treat victims of the Red Fort car blast, was reportedly obstructed by media personnel seeking “exclusive bytes” instead of allowing him to enter the hospital to attend to injured patients.
Viral Video and Public Outrage
A viral video captured the scene, showing the distressed doctor pleading with reporters and cameramen to let him pass. Despite his requests, the crowd persisted, eager to gather information about the casualties. This incident has ignited significant outrage on social media, with users criticizing the media’s insensitivity in prioritizing coverage over human lives.
One user commented on the video posted on Instagram, stating, “Indian media is ruining their image day by day.” Another remarked, “It’s time the media is taken inside the law. They cannot do what they want.” A doctor sharing the video on ‘X’ expressed frustration, saying, “This is the Indian media ecosystem we’re stuck with… A human life may be hanging in the balance, and the media is busy staging drama outside the hospital like it’s some reality show. Shameless.”
Doctors’ Response to the Crisis
Continuous Efforts to Save Lives
Since the Red Fort terror attack, over 50 doctors at LNJP Hospital have been tirelessly working without breaks to treat the injured. Many have been on duty continuously since Monday night, striving to save lives. Hospital officials report that approximately 25 patients are currently receiving treatment, with no transfers to other facilities.
Treatment of Severe Injuries
The hospital’s 70-bed disaster ward, designed for emergencies of this nature, was activated promptly as the first casualties arrived. According to reports, the injuries sustained by victims were severe and complex, necessitating procedures such as amputations and treatment for crush injuries, deep wounds from shrapnel and pellets, broken bones, and ruptured eardrums caused by the shockwaves of the explosion.
Doctors noted that at least four blast victims suffered from pneumothorax, a condition where air leaks into the space between the lungs and chest wall, leading to lung collapse after being impacted by the explosion’s force. These patients were treated with intercostal drainage tubes to alleviate the trapped air and aid in lung expansion.
While official numbers remain unverified, sources indicated that some victims lost limbs, including legs and fingers, in the blast, with at least one patient undergoing a major amputation.