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Dilsukhnagar memories still haunt families
It was on February 21, 2013, the day of another scene of carnage was witnessed in the history of India that not only gave birth to a poignant chapter but also dented the social values. The Dilsukhnagar twin blasts have left a trail of indelible memories which are difficult to erase even after two years.
Hyderabad: It was on February 21, 2013, the day of another scene of carnage was witnessed in the history of India that not only gave birth to a poignant chapter but also dented the social values. The Dilsukhnagar twin blasts have left a trail of indelible memories which are difficult to erase even after two years.
The very thought of the ghastly scenes sends shiver down the spines of the survivors and families of victims. On the fateful day, two dangerous bomb blasts rocked the Dilsukhnagar area where 18 persons were killed, which included three college students and at least 119 were injured.
Recalling that tragic day, 30-year-old Yadagiri, one of the survivors told The Hans India, “I have never witnessed such kind of horrifying scenes before, it was just gruesome. The memories are still afresh in my mind. I lost my left eye. I was first admitted to Osmania Hospital but later shifted to Care Hospital in Banjara Hills.”
“I eked out my living as a labourer in Dilsukhnagar area, but after that incident, there was so much fear and torment that I moved to BHEL area in search of livelihood and peace of mind, but I couldn’t win the battle against my problems. Just another futile promise on government front,” he sobbed.
Adding insult to the injury, the officials even failed to recognise him. The blast left him in the hospital for one week. The State government sponsored the operation, but his family was asked to bear the cost of medicines. The State government announced compensation of Rs 1 lakh to families of deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured. Besides, the State also promised to pay the medical expenses including surgeries and giving equipment like artificial limbs, eye lenses, etc.
However nothing was done, wailed Syed Rahim, one of the victims, who lost his left eye completely in the blast. “The government has paid Rs 10,000 as compensation. I spent around Rs 80,000 for my right eye surgery. My life is ruined. My two sons are jobless,” he sobbed.
By:Victor Rao
