February 28th 2025.
In a heartwarming turn of events, the US Embassy has granted a visa to the family of Nilam Shinde, a 35-year-old Indian student who was critically injured in a road accident in Washington. Nilam, a post-graduate student at California State University, suffered multiple fractures and had to undergo brain surgery after being hit from behind by a car on February 14.
Ever since the accident, Nilam has been in a comatose state, leaving her family in a state of worry and despair. However, there has been a glimmer of hope as her health has shown slight improvements. Despite still being in a critical condition, the family from Maharashtra's Satara district has not lost hope and is now preparing to fly to the US to be by Nilam's side.
Accompanying Nilam's father on this journey will be her cousin brother and uncle. The family expressed their gratitude towards the smooth visa interview process and extended their thanks to the media, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and NCP leader Supriya Sule for their support during this difficult time. They also revealed their plans to seek a loan in order to make the trip.
In addition, Nilam's cousin Gaurav made a plea to the central government to make changes in the visa process for emergency cases. He shared his family's harrowing experience of facing multiple roadblocks and delays in obtaining a visa and urged for a more efficient and compassionate system.
It is worth mentioning that the family's initial attempt to secure a visa was met with an interview slot for next year. However, with the intervention of NCP leader Supriya Sule and the Ministry of External Affairs, they were able to get an expedited appointment, allowing them to be with Nilam sooner in this difficult time.
Meanwhile, the driver responsible for the accident, Lawrence Gallow, has been arrested five days after the incident on February 19. The family can now focus on being by Nilam's side, knowing that justice is being served for their loved one.
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