Actor Diganth injures spinal cord while attempting backflip

NT Correspondent
Bengaluru:

Popular Kannada actor Diganth was airlifted from Goa to Bengaluru on Tuesday after he suffered a spine injury while doing a backflip as a part of his exercise routine. The actor was reported to have been on holiday with his family in Goa.

Following the injury, he was immediately rushed to a hospital in Goa. However, since the injury turned out to be serious, he was flown to Bengaluru and is undergoing treatment at the Manipal Hospital here. “Mr Diganth arrived at Manipal Hospital, Old airport road, Bengaluru at 4:30pm. He is admitted under Dr Vidyadhara S, HOD & Consultant Spine Surgeon and is being evaluated for his present status. He had sustained an injury in Goa two days back and was being treated at Manipal Hospital, Goa prior to this. His investigations are being carried out and the results are awaited,” Manipal Hospital said in a statement.

Further, the hospital authorities said that the medical team is taking all care to ensure his speedy recovery. “We will be releasing further updates on his clinical condition for his well-wishers,” they added. Diganth made his film debut in 2006 and has starred in more than 35 movies. He shot to fame with box office hits such as Pancharangi and Galipata.