270 injured in Eid sacrifice incidents treated at Dhaka hospital

Dhaka Medical College Hospital treated 270 individuals for injuries sustained during the Eid-ul-Azha sacrifices over two days. Hospital authorities reported that 177 people sought care on Eid day, with an additional 95 treated by the following evening.

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177 people sought treatment for Qurbani-related injuries until 10:00pm on Eid day, while another 95 were treated by 8:00pm today.

The majority of injuries stemmed from cuts inflicted by knives while slaughtering animals or processing meat. Some individuals also suffered injuries from being kicked or gored by the sacrificial animals.

One patient, Faruk Molla, 48, from Narayanganj, recounted receiving a cut on his finger while helping to restrain a cow. He explained that the animal suddenly tried to stand, and in the struggle, a knife grazed his hand. After initially seeking treatment at Narayanganj Victoria Hospital, he transferred to DMCH when he couldn't find a doctor there.

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He initially went to Narayanganj Victoria Hospital but later came to DMCH after failing to find a doctor there.

Hospital officials confirmed that all injured patients received initial treatment, with most injuries classified as minor to moderate. The period of Eid-ul-Azha often sees an increase in temporary, single-day butchers who process the Qurbani meat.

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Most of the injured suffered cuts from sharp knives while slaughtering animals or processing meat. Others were injured after being kicked or gored by sacrificial animals.