Kollegal (Karnataka): The nationwide lockdown has been instrumental in breaking the infection chain in India, but it has also put the vulnerable section of the society under tremendous strain.
A family living near a bus stand in Sathyagala village of Kollegal taluk in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district has been suffering from the effects of the lockdown. The family has been staying there for 2 years, but the lockdown left them without food, clothing, and other daily necessities. Their situation came into limelight only after ETV Bharat reported their situation.
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The news story was a wake-up call for Tehsildar Kunal, who came forward to help the family. Raju is from Mysore and is staying in Kollegal with his four children and wife. The Tehsildar provided the family with temporary shelter, food and clothing.
Raju and his wife, including four children, have been checked by the health department. Tehsildar Kunal said that the village panchayat officials have been told to make a permanent roof for the family.
