"Doctors in Odisha remove 77 needles from a woman's head; sorcerer arrested."
ANGIKAR NEWS
In a bizarre incident in Odisha, a team of doctors from Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) surgically removed 77 needles from the head of a teen. The 19-year-old from Ichgaon in Balangir district of Odisha was a victim of sorcery treatment.
According to an India Today report, Reshma Behera was admitted to Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital after she complained of severe headaches. After a CT scan, it was revealed that she had numerous needles inserted in her skull and was referred to VIMSAR for specialised treatment.
After various tests and scans, an intensive surgery was scheduled to remove all the needles. The doctors successfully extracted 77 needles after an operation which lasted several hours.
Director Bhabagrahi Rath said, “So far, 77 needles have been retrieved from the girl’s head in two surgeries. Fortunately, the needles have not caused any bone injuries, but there are soft tissue injuries.”
According to reports, since her mother's death four years ago, Reshma has been suffering from health issues. The family decided to seek help from a sorcerer in 2021. The needles in her head were detected after she complained of pain, and her family then sought medical help.
The woman is currently under observation and is recovering at VIMSAR. Doctors will be monitoring her health closely and are optimistic about her recovery.
According to India Today, the woman's father said that she did not know about the needles as she fell unconscious during the sorcerer's session. The sorcerer had taken her into a room for an hour. A complaint against him was registered with the police, after which he was arrested.
This incident raises concerns about widespread superstitious practices being used for medical treatments in rural areas, posing serious risks to health and life.
