Serving humanity at any cost! Stuck in traffic, Bengaluru doctor runs 3KM to perform crucial surgery
Dr. Govind Nandakumar is the name of the doctor who has now become an inspiration for others. He is being widely praised for his act. The video of the Dr is going viral on social media sites.
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Bengaluru, September 12: Showing that no obstacles can stop him from serving humanity and performing his duty, a gastroenterology surgeon who was getting late for his surgery because of the notorious Bengaluru traffic, abandoned his car and ran 3 km to perform emergency operations in time.
Dr. Govind Nandakumar is the name of the doctor who has now become an inspiration for others. He is being widely praised for his act. The video of the Dr is going viral on social media sites.
As per the reports, the incident took place on August 30, Dr. Govind who was on the way to perform his duty at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur, had been stuck in traffic. After realizing that he was falling behind schedule, he decided to abandon his car and cover the rest of the journey running.
He ran for 3 km to the hospital to perform the crucial surgery. Because of his unexpected decision, the surgery went well, and the patient was discharged on time.
While talking about his decision, Dr. Govind, "The last stretch usually takes 10 mins. I was stuck in the traffic, getting nervous about being late. I checked Google Maps which showed that it will take another 45 minutes."
He further continued, "I commute every day from central Bangalore to Manipal Hospitals, Sarjapur, which is in the Southeast of Bangalore. I left home well in time for the surgery. My team was all set and prepared to perform the surgery as soon as I would reach the hospital. Looking at the huge traffic, I decided to leave the car with the driver and ran towards the hospital without thinking twice."