An Indian woman left bedridden and neurologically impaired after a devastating road accident in Bahrain has finally returned home following months of medical treatment and a major humanitarian effort involving volunteers, charities, hospitals and diplomats.
Subba Lakshumma, 54, from Andhra Pradesh, India, was repatriated from Bahrain to Chennai as a wheelchair-assisted passenger yesterday, accompanied by caregiver Orsu Nagaraju, before being transferred onwards by ambulance for continued treatment and long-term care in her home state.
The Indian national has been in hospital in Bahrain since October 14 last year following a serious traffic accident. Community volunteers assisting the case said her condition worsened significantly after she reportedly suffered a stroke following the crash, leaving her non-responsive and unable to communicate meaningfully or sit independently.
Hospital authorities had earlier requested arrangements for discharge and repatriation following completion of active treatment.
However, volunteers said the sponsor declined responsibility, citing financial constraints and unresolved legal concerns related to the accident case.
Attempts were also made to seek assistance from relatives in India, but family members reportedly informed support groups they were unable to arrange the necessary care and repatriation due to financial hardship.
A breakthrough came when Yeddula Nagendra, chairman of the Yeddula Pedda Sheshamma Foundation old age home in Andhra Pradesh’s Kadapa district, agreed to receive the patient and provide long-term care and support.
The repatriation was co-ordinated through extensive efforts by Pravasi Legal Cell (PLC) Bahrain chapter president and global PRO Sudheer Thirunilath along with volunteers, hospitals and Indian diplomatic officials.
PLC acknowledged the support extended by the Indian Embassy in Bahrain, Salmaniya Medical Complex and Muharraq Geriatric Hospital throughout the case.
The Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society arranged ambulance transport from Chennai Airport to Andhra Pradesh for the patient’s onward medical care.
The organisation described the repatriation as a humanitarian mission driven by compassion, dignity and hope after months of suffering and uncertainty.
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