Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Faridabad Woman Removes Bullet Lodged for 20 Years
A woman named Kavita was 12 years old when she was hit by a stray bullet from an army training camp.
She didn't know the bullet was inside her, and she lived a normal life for 20 years.
Recently, she noticed a lump on her back, and when she pressed it, the bullet came out.
Doctors say that if a bullet doesn't hit important parts of the body, it can stay inside without causing harm.
Kavita is now a mother of four and is healthy.
Kavita was 12 years old when she was hit by a stray bullet from an army training camp in 2005.
She initially thought it was a stone and treated the wound with a paste of oil and turmeric.
The bullet remained lodged in her body for 20 years without causing serious harm.
Recently, a lump formed near her lower back, and when she pressed it, the bullet came out.
Doctors explain that a bullet can stay in the body without causing harm if it doesn't hit vital organs.
- Who
- Kavita, a resident of Kota Khandelwal village in Manesar
- What
- A bullet was removed from her body after being lodged for 20 years
- When
- The incident occurred in 2005, and the bullet was removed in 2025
- Where
- Kota Khandelwal village, Manesar, Faridabad
- Why
- A stray bullet from an army training camp hit her, and it remained lodged in her body for 20 years without causing serious harm
- Name
- Kavita
- Age at Incident
- 12 years old
- Location of Incident
- Kota Khandelwal village, Manesar
- Year of Incident
- 2005
- Year of Bullet Removal
- 2025
- Distance from Army Camp
- 2 kilometers
- Doctor's Name
- Dr. Upendra Bhardwaj
- Doctor's Specialization
- Neurosurgeon