A UC Berkeley scholar simply weeks away from graduating grew to become paralyzed from the waist down after a latest fall at a college fraternity occasion.
Bandna Bhatti’s household instructed KTVU that on April 19, Bhatti fell from a stairway at Phi Kappa Tau on Piedmont Avenue. She was discovered quarter-hour later however didn’t know the way dangerous her accidents have been; 911 was known as seven hours later.
Bhatti, 21, is paralyzed from the waist down and has a spinal fracture and mind hematoma, in accordance with a GoFundMe created to cowl her medical prices.
“These accidents should not solely life-altering however would require intensive and ongoing medical care, together with bodily remedy, rehabilitation, and specialised assist to assist her navigate this new chapter,” the online web page stated.
Bhatti was solely three weeks away from graduating from the college with a level in knowledge science, in accordance with the GoFundMe.
“Bandna is an excellent, compassionate, and resilient younger lady who has labored tirelessly towards her goals. Now, she faces an extended and tough street forward,” the fundraiser stated.
A college spokesperson instructed KRON4 that the Berkeley Police Division is investigating the incident.
“UC Berkeley is conscious of an ongoing police investigation concerning studies of a scholar being injured close to or at a fraternity,” in accordance with the assertion. “Our ideas are with the scholar, their household, family members and pals throughout this time.”
