My aunt was asymptomatic but was quarantined in #Apollo. She tested negative three times and was discharged last week. She returned home. My uncle was on ventilation but has recovered now and is waiting for the mandatory tests to confirm his negative status, still in hospital
My aunt returned home at kilpauk, #Chennai and she was all alone at home. But the problem is my aunt and her landlords are facing total social ostracisation.
She was abused by one of the residents of the adjacent #ArihantShloka Apartments when she went to the terrace to dry her clothes using communal slurs and she was called a #Tableeghi
Her neighbour threatened to throw stones if she didn’t go down from the terrace. She was unable to get provisions or even water.
Fortunately, Ms. Mohana, the local sanitary inspector of the @chennaicorp , came to the rescue. As soon as I called her, she promptly sent her staff to help my aunt, organised water supply and garbage clearance. Kudos to her and heartfelt gratitude.
Aunt has been sobbing uncontrollably at the humiliation she felt when her neighbour abused her. I consoled her, reminding her of what is happening even to doctors in Chennai. I told her that we are living in a New India, where humanity, empathy and common sense are at a premium.
Somewhere along the line India has lost its soul.
Imagine the peril of those who have suffered this disease and those who are sacrificing their lives for the sick and the dying. This madness has to stop. Who knows? One day each one of us may be facing this situation.
Imagine the peril of those who have suffered this disease and those who are sacrificing their lives for the sick and the dying. This madness has to stop. Who knows? One day each one of us may be facing this situation.
