Family seeks kidney donor for injured excise constable G. Soumya
HYDERABAD: The family of excise constable G. Soumya, who sustained severe injuries in an attack by ganja smugglers, has appealed for a kidney donation as she continues to be in critical condition at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (Nims).
Soumya’s mother Gajula Chandrakala and brother Shravan told reporters at Nims that she required a kidney transplant after doctors removed her spleen and one kidney during surgery. “If the request comes from the health minister, we may be prioritised, as organ donation usually takes years. My unmarried daughter is already in a critical condition,” Chandrakala said.
Health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha, who visited Soumya at Nims, said he would extend all possible help. He was accompanied by health secretary Christina Z. Chongthu and Director of Medical Education Narendra Kumar. Doctors said Soumya’s condition remained critical and that further details would be shared after 48 hours.
Rajanarsimha said the state government was bearing all her medical expenses.
Family members said Soumya had aspired to become a police officer since childhood and was a school topper. She belongs to the 2024 batch and has been serving in the excise department in Nizamabad for the past 20 months. She was born, educated and posted in Nizamabad. Her father, distressed by the attack, has returned home, while she had encouraged her brother to prepare for police recruitment exams.
Doctors at Nims said Soumya initially underwent an exploratory laparotomy at Nizamabad, during which her spleen and one kidney were removed. She also suffered liver damage, internal bleeding and rib injuries. As surgical removal of the liver was not possible, her abdomen was closed and she was shifted to Nims on ventilator support. She is currently undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit, and no further surgery is planned at present.
Excise minister Jupally Krishna Rao, after meeting Soumya, reiterated that the government would bear the entire cost of her treatment. He assured the family of continued financial support, noting that they depended on her income. “Duties would be assigned after recovery based on her health condition. If she is unable to resume active duty, salary-related and financial assistance will still be provided,” he said.
Krishna Rao said the state had intensified surveillance against drug abuse, registering 1,354 cases and seizing 5,196 kg of ganja so far. He added that a proposal to arm excise personnel was under consideration following recent attacks on officers, and a decision would be taken in consultation with Chief minister A. Revanth Reddy.
