Instead of the ‘lockdown’, they landed in the ‘lockup’ : Corona Chronicle #026
The youngsters had just arrived from other states as they were workers.
They came home to have shelter during the coronavirus lockdown.
They belonged to Palamu district, Jharkhand.
When the youngsters arrived, they were suggested to be in home isolation for a few days, however they disobeyed.
Kashi Saw, 45 was a local resident of Palamu and told the youngsters to obey the orders they were given.
The youngsters lost their calm when this elderly man suggested them to keep themselves safe.
These youngsters picked up sticks and started hitting the man really hard.
To add to what they did, they left him on the road with his injuries. Kashi, was taken to the community health centre and then admitted in Palamu Medical College.
Kashi succumbed to his injuries while he was being treated at the hospital.
The police has filed an FIR against the four youngsters.
He was just asking the youngsters to wear masks and stay at home.
He said that because he was worried about them and their families.
Instead of the ‘lockdown’, they landed in the ‘lockup’.
Disclaimer: Based on true events.
– Tanisha Agrawal