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Indian Doctors Save Mauritius Woman Shot In Police Shooting

Indian medical team performs complex surgery to save critically injured woman after police shooting.

New York Editorial News Desk November 5, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Indian medical team traveled to Mauritius to perform surgery on a woman critically injured in a shooting.
  • The operation was conducted in collaboration with local doctors and resulted in significant patient improvement.
  • The shooting sparked protests and unrest in Mauritius, with a police sergeant arrested.

A 27-year-old woman was critically injured in a shooting near Port Louis on October 9, prompting an urgent medical response.

A 3-member Indian medical team, including specialists from Hyderabad-based KIMS Hospitals, arrived in Mauritius on October 12 to perform a complex surgery.

The operation, conducted in collaboration with local doctors, involved addressing the risks of neurological damage and infection due to the bullet's trajectory.

Medical coordination began before the team's arrival, with remote communication via WhatsApp allowing Indian specialists to monitor Thomas's condition and guide the local team.

Following the surgery, Thomas showed improvement, walking a few steps, and no neurological deficits or infections were reported.

The shooting incident led to protests and unrest in Mauritius, including road blockades and attacks on police property, amid tensions related to water-supply issues.

A police sergeant was arrested and charged in connection with the shooting, while authorities said the circumstances remain under investigation.

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