High Commissioner visits Indian man fighting for life in Auckland hospital
On Sunday, March 4, the High Commissioner of India, Sanjiv Kohli had quietly visited Auckland Hospital to enquire about the condition and the well being of Harish Gopal - an Indian man struggling for his life in a critical condition after a road accident in Rotorua.
Mr Kohli was accompanied by Hon. Consul of India, Bhav Dhillon, and Head of Chancellery, High Commission of India, Sandeep Sood.
The trio had a detailed conversation with the team of doctors taking care of Mr Gopal since last two weeks.
Doctors apprised Mr Kohli about the state of Mr Gopal’s health and recovery plan.
Mr Gopal continues to remain in an induced coma and is currently on life support system to assist an early recovery.
Earlier the Indian Weekender had reported that Mr Gopal was injured in a road accident involving a motorised bike and a car on Saturday, February 17, in Taupo.
He was immediately taken to Rotorua hospital with multiple fractures on the right leg.
It was then reported that Naresh, one of the close friends of Mr Gopal, who lived and worked in Auckland had immediately travelled to Rotorua hospital, where both were able to speak with Mr Gopal’s uncle and inform about the incident.
However, subsequently, the condition of Mr Gopal had deteriorated, and he had to be airlifted to Auckland hospital.
Since then Mr Gopal continues to remain unconscious after being put on an induced coma to assist in a better recovery after a surgery was performed on his right leg.
Mr Kohli had expressed satisfaction with the world-class treatment and attention given to Mr Gopal.
Speaking to the Indian Weekender later about the visit, Mr Kohli said, “We wish for an early and full recovery of Mr Gopal.
“The kind of treatment and care that the doctors and nurses at Auckland Hospital are giving to Mr Gopal is truly world class.
“We thank them for this compassionate care extended to Mr Gopal.
The Indian Weekender had earlier reported that Mr Gopal had arrived in New Zealand three years ago on a student visa, and was currently on Job-search visa, which expires soon this month.
Mr Kohli told the Indian Weekender that their office would be writing to the government for a compassionate view on the visa status.
Parents arrive from India
Meanwhile, the parents and uncle of Mr Gopal had arrived from Nizamabad, the Indian state of Telangana on early hour today (Monday, March 5).
The Indian Weekender has learnt that Auckland Hospital is providing them with a place to stay near Mr Gopal at a much-subsidised rate.
Earlier, New Zealand Telugu Association (NZTA) has formed a Givealittle page to raise funds to help Mr Gopal’s family travel and accommodation needs.
A total of $8295.00 donated by 186 generous donors has been collected so far till the time of writing of this story.
The link to the Givealittle page is here https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/taupo-accident-harish-gopal-critical-condition
On Sunday, March 4, the High Commissioner of India, Sanjiv Kohli had quietly visited Auckland Hospital to enquire about the condition and the well being of Harish Gopal - an Indian man struggling for his life in a critical condition after a road accident in Rotorua.
Mr Kohli was accompanied by Hon....
On Sunday, March 4, the High Commissioner of India, Sanjiv Kohli had quietly visited Auckland Hospital to enquire about the condition and the well being of Harish Gopal - an Indian man struggling for his life in a critical condition after a road accident in Rotorua.
Mr Kohli was accompanied by Hon. Consul of India, Bhav Dhillon, and Head of Chancellery, High Commission of India, Sandeep Sood.
The trio had a detailed conversation with the team of doctors taking care of Mr Gopal since last two weeks.
Doctors apprised Mr Kohli about the state of Mr Gopal’s health and recovery plan.
Mr Gopal continues to remain in an induced coma and is currently on life support system to assist an early recovery.
Earlier the Indian Weekender had reported that Mr Gopal was injured in a road accident involving a motorised bike and a car on Saturday, February 17, in Taupo.
He was immediately taken to Rotorua hospital with multiple fractures on the right leg.
It was then reported that Naresh, one of the close friends of Mr Gopal, who lived and worked in Auckland had immediately travelled to Rotorua hospital, where both were able to speak with Mr Gopal’s uncle and inform about the incident.
However, subsequently, the condition of Mr Gopal had deteriorated, and he had to be airlifted to Auckland hospital.
Since then Mr Gopal continues to remain unconscious after being put on an induced coma to assist in a better recovery after a surgery was performed on his right leg.
Mr Kohli had expressed satisfaction with the world-class treatment and attention given to Mr Gopal.
Speaking to the Indian Weekender later about the visit, Mr Kohli said, “We wish for an early and full recovery of Mr Gopal.
“The kind of treatment and care that the doctors and nurses at Auckland Hospital are giving to Mr Gopal is truly world class.
“We thank them for this compassionate care extended to Mr Gopal.
The Indian Weekender had earlier reported that Mr Gopal had arrived in New Zealand three years ago on a student visa, and was currently on Job-search visa, which expires soon this month.
Mr Kohli told the Indian Weekender that their office would be writing to the government for a compassionate view on the visa status.
Parents arrive from India
Meanwhile, the parents and uncle of Mr Gopal had arrived from Nizamabad, the Indian state of Telangana on early hour today (Monday, March 5).
The Indian Weekender has learnt that Auckland Hospital is providing them with a place to stay near Mr Gopal at a much-subsidised rate.
Earlier, New Zealand Telugu Association (NZTA) has formed a Givealittle page to raise funds to help Mr Gopal’s family travel and accommodation needs.
A total of $8295.00 donated by 186 generous donors has been collected so far till the time of writing of this story.
The link to the Givealittle page is here https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/taupo-accident-harish-gopal-critical-condition
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