Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Wife pawns mangalsutra for Covid warrior’s last rites in K’taka


Wife pawns mangalsutra for Covid warrior’s last rites in K’taka

Basavaraj.Kattimani@timesgroup.com

Hubballi  02.06.2020

: When 108 ambulance driver Umesh Hadagali died of a heart attack on May 27, after some two months of non-stop duty as Covid warrior, his wife had to pawn her mangalsutra to conduct his final rites. Her video on social media, seeking help for her sons, aged 12 and 7, triggered a call from the chief minister.

Speaking to the family on Monday, B S Yediyurappa assured all help, besides speedy insurance and compensation payout. Umesh’s wife Jyoti has sought a job for herself and help to further the boys’ education.

Umesh, of Konnur in Naragund taluk of Gadag, had been working as an ambulance driver for nine years. Tragically, the 38-year-old suffered the heart attack on duty and died before he could be taken to hospital.

Jyoti said Umesh had been working without a break since the lockdown came into force.

“He used to work 12-14 hours a day, saying his work was crucial to shift people to hospital in such a critical time. I’m shattered. The future of my children is at stake. The CM has promised help,” she said.

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