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Thousands Rally in Khammam to Honor Neurosurgeon Jagadeesh Babu
Dr K. Jagadeesh Babu was a neurosurgeon who died in a car crash on Sunday.
Nearly 10,000 people joined a rally in Khammam to honor him.
The rally went from the Indian Medical Association office to Mamata Medical College.
His body was kept at the college until Sunday evening.
It was then taken to his native place, Sankuvarigunta in Andhra Pradesh.
His last rites were performed on Monday evening.
Doctors said he cared deeply for patients and helped people who needed medical support.
Many people remembered him for being kind, respected and easy to reach.
Nearly 10,000 people joined a tribute rally from the Indian Medical Association in Khammam to Mamata Medical College.
Neurosurgeon Dr K. Jagadeesh Babu died in a car crash on Sunday.
His body was kept at Mamata Medical College before being taken to Sankuvarigunta in Andhra Pradesh.
Dr Babu served as secretary of the Indian Medical Association’s Khammam branch from 2023 to 2025.
Doctors and colleagues remembered him as a compassionate physician, teacher, leader and accessible community member.
- Who
- Dr K. Jagadeesh Babu, a neurosurgeon, was honored by nearly 10,000 people, doctors and colleagues.
- What
- A tribute rally was held after Dr Babu died in a car crash.
- Where
- The rally traveled from the Indian Medical Association in Khammam to Mamata Medical College; his last rites took place in Sankuvarigunta, Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- He died on Sunday; his last rites were performed on Monday evening.
- Why
- Participants honored his medical work, compassion, leadership and service to patients and the regional community.
Key facts
- Participants
- Nearly 10,000 people
- Occupation
- Neurosurgeon
- Cause of death
- Car crash
- Rally route
- Indian Medical Association, Khammam, to Mamata Medical College
- IMA Khammam role
- Secretary from 2023 to 2025
- Native place
- Sankuvarigunta, Andhra Pradesh
- Last rites
- Monday evening
Quotes
Dr Y. Vamsi Krishna
Head of the neurosurgery department at Nims
“He made a significant contribution to neurosurgery and to the people of the region. His passing leaves a deep void in the medical community.”
deccanchronicle.com
“Serious cases were usually referred to him.”
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Sources
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