Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Ex-MLA Doctor Saves American Passenger Mid-Flight
A doctor who is also a former member of the legislative assembly (MLA) in Karnataka, India, saved the life of an American woman on a flight.
The woman felt very sick, stopped breathing, and the doctor, Anjali Nimbalkar, gave her special medical help called CPR.
She stayed with the woman the whole flight, making sure she was okay.
After the plane landed, the woman was taken to a hospital.
Many people praised the doctor for her quick and kind actions.
The doctor said she was just doing her job as a doctor.
The leader of the state, the Chief Minister, also thanked her and said she is a great example of helping others.
Anjali Nimbalkar, a former MLA and doctor, performed CPR on an American woman who suffered a medical emergency mid-flight.
The incident occurred on a flight from Goa to New Delhi.
Nimbalkar stayed with the passenger for the entire duration of the flight, monitoring her condition.
After landing, the passenger was taken to a hospital by ambulance.
Nimbalkar's actions were praised by passengers, crew members, and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
- Who
- Anjali Nimbalkar, a former MLA and doctor, and a 34-year-old American woman passenger
- What
- Anjali Nimbalkar performed CPR on an American woman who suffered a medical emergency mid-flight
- When
- During a Goa to New Delhi flight, on a Sunday
- Where
- On a flight from Goa to New Delhi
- Why
- The American woman complained of uneasiness, shivering, fainted, and lost her pulse
Political Praise
Medical Heroism
Recognition
Political Praise
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah praised her on social media, highlighting her 'remarkable presence of mind' and selfless service.
Medical Heroism
Passengers and crew members commended her medical skills and composure under pressure.
- Name
- Anjali Nimbalkar
- Profession
- Doctor and Ex-MLA
- Flight Route
- Goa to New Delhi
- Action Taken
- Performed CPR
- Passenger Nationality
- American
- Praise Received
- From passengers, crew, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- Passenger Age
- 34 years old
- Duration of CPR
- Approximately 1.5 hours
