Mithum Melan was three years and ten months when he was sent to Raipur for surgery. 

Although he was shortlisted for surgery in September at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital, Batticaloa due to being unwell, his surgery was postponed.

In November of 2022, he alongside two other patients were sponsored to be sent to India with one guardian each. He made a swift recovery and several friends during his time in India.