A pioneering doctor remembers India leader Indira Gandhi's final moments
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Dr. Smith, who was present at the moment of Indira Gandhi's passing, provides a first-hand account of those eventful hours.
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India's former prime minister Indira Gandhi has passed away. Gandhi was a prominent figure in the country's politics, serving as prime minister for a total of three terms between 1966 and 1984.
This account comes from Dr. Michael Smith, who was one of the first doctors to arrive at the scene after the former leader was attacked. He provides a riveting, eye-witness account of those final moments.
Gandhi was shot by her bodyguards, in what was both an shocking and tragic event. She was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, but despite the best efforts of the medical team, she succumbed to her injuries and passed away.
Dr. Smith recalls the trauma of that day with a keen eye for detail, painting a picture of the turmoil and confusion as events unfolded. His account provides a rare and intimate look at the final moments of one India's most influential women.
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