India, Aug. 18 -- An Indian man received an extended Australian visa after he nearly lost a hand in an alleged machete attack. According to reports, the government considered his case on compassionate grounds and extended his visa.

Saurabh Anand was allegedly attacked by a group of teenagers at a shopping centre in Altona Meadows, in Victoria, about a month ago, reported ABC News. Five teenagers are charged in the alleged attack, and police also arrested a 15-year-old in connection with the case.

Anand was facing deportation as his visa was about to expire in August. However, he was granted extension to help him continue his medical treatments in Australia. Though the extension will allow him to stay in the country for two more years, h...