Chainsaw Attack Survivor from Andhra Shifted to General Ward in Bengaluru Hospital

A 45‑year‑old farmer from the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, who was severely injured when a chainsaw malfunctioned during a routine farm task, is now receiving care in a general ward at St. John’s Hospital in Bengaluru.

After the attack on 12 October, the victim was air‑lifted to Bengaluru where he was initially treated in the hospital’s trauma and burn unit. Following stabilization and a series of surgeries, doctors decided to transfer him to a general ward for ongoing recovery and rehabilitation.

The case has drawn attention to the lack of safety protocols for agricultural machinery in rural Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, prompting local authorities to call for stricter enforcement of safety standards.