I am Banshi Roy, reaching out with a heartfelt request on behalf of my friend and colleague, Tuhin Subhra Koley, Research Scholar in the Department of Chemical Sciences at IISER Kolkata (ranked 2nd in India in Chemistry), who has been enduring an unimaginably difficult journey since a tragic road accident on October 11, 2022. Tuhin was the topper of his university during his Master's and was performing exceptionally well in his PhD until he met with the accident, having published research papers in esteemed international journals. Tuhin was run over by a container truck, sustaining life-threatening injuries including multiple fractures, internal organ damage, and severe muscle trauma. Doctors initially feared for his survival.
Since then, Tuhin has bravely undergone 32 critical surgeries, including orthopaedic operations from pelvis to ankle, plastic surgeries including surgical removal of gluteus muscle, colostomy, and treatments for complex neurological and urological issues. Despite extensive treatment across several hospitals—including Apollo Hospital, Chennai—he continues to battle persistent infections and complications. His condition, remains critical. He cannot sit, stand, or even turn sideways independently. He is entirely dependent on a colostomy bag due to severe rectal damage.
His upcoming surgeries, planned for November 2025, include total hip replacement, ankle correction, tissue grafting, and further colostomy repair. The orthopaedic surgery alone is estimated to cost ₹19–20 lakhs, with total future expenses nearing ₹28–30 lakhs. Already, ₹90–95 lakhs have been spent over the past two years through the sale of family assets and personal loans. His lower-middle-class family has exhausted all resources.
Tuhin’s only hope to walk again lies in these surgeries.
We humbly request your support—no matter how small—to help Tuhin continue his treatment. Your contribution could make a life-changing difference, giving him the chance to regain mobility and dignity. If you are unable to contribute directly, we sincerely ask you to share this appeal within your networks.
Let us come together and give Tuhin the strength he needs to stand on his own feet once again.