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8. Case of child Accident victim:
Yatish, 12 years.

Yatish had met with a railway accident and injured his leg.

The railway police informed Vishakapatnam CHILDINE on 1st February 2006. Team members rushed to the spot and rescued the child. He was admitted in the Government hospital. Due to the severity of his condition his leg had to be amputated.

Yatish's parents were contacted and informed of his condition. However due to poor economic condition his parents could not look after him. The CHILDLINE team arranged for long-term shelter for the child. He was provided with artificial leg by the rehabilitation centre. Presently the child is pursuing his schooling.