Tue Mar 04 07:42:31 UTC 2025: ## Indian Student Shows Improvement After US Road Accident, Family Granted Emergency Visas

**Sacramento, CA** – Nilam Shinde, a 35-year-old Indian postgraduate student, is showing signs of improvement after a serious car accident in California on February 14th. Shinde, a fourth-year student at California State University, suffered a traumatic brain injury, leaving her in a coma, along with fractures and other injuries.

Initially, the accident left Shinde’s family in Maharashtra, India, facing a desperate situation. After learning of the accident on February 16th, they applied for US visas but were given an interview slot for the following year. Following a plea to the Indian government, highlighted by Maharashtra politician Supriya Sule and reported by NDTV, the family was granted emergency visas last Friday. They arrived in the US on Sunday.

Shinde’s uncle, Sanjay Kadam, reported that her brain pressure has reduced and she underwent surgery. The family, who have been accommodated near UC Davis Medical Center by Shinde’s university, visited her on Monday. While still in a coma, they are encouraged by her progress.

The driver responsible for the accident has been arrested, and local police are investigating. Shinde’s family stated their immediate focus is on her recovery, with legal action to follow. They expressed gratitude to the media and Indian government for their assistance in securing the emergency visas.

Shinde holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a master’s in Data Analytics.

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