Too Much to Bear: Manipur Youth Critical at SJH Delhi

NEW DELHI, MAR 14, 2017:  A young man, just 25 years old, came all the way from Manipur to Delhi—full of hope and dreams—to find a job. But instead of employment, he found himself in a hospital bed at Safdarjung Hospital, fighting for his life.

He is now in critical condition. Doctors have discovered a hole in his heart, a condition he's unknowingly carried since birth. The only way to save his life? An immediate heart surgery. But here’s the devastating part—the cost is between Rs. 5 to Rs. 10 lakhs.

"Be ready with at least Rs. 5 lakhs," one of the doctors told us.

We were shattered. How can a poor young man, who came looking for a livelihood, now be asked to cough up such an astronomical amount just to stay alive?

A nurse from the Northeast working at a private hospital whispered to us that some private hospitals charge Rs. 7 to Rs. 8 lakhs for similar surgeries. We used to believe government hospitals like SJH would be more affordable. But clearly—not always.

It left us questioning everything.

Is this corruption, or just the harsh reality of our broken healthcare system?

Are life-saving surgeries really priced on a whim?

Is hope only for the rich?

He still lies there, clinging to life.

All we can do now is pray... and act.

GOOD SAMARITANS RISE

In this darkest hour, hope came in the form of selfless hearts.

The patient’s family sends heartfelt thanks and blessings to the Good Samaritans:

Mr. Biakmuang Guite, General Secretary of Siamsinpawlpi (SSPP) JHQ Delhi, and

Mr. Thangkhanmuan, a BPO employee

…both of whom rushed straight from their night shift to the hospital to donate blood.

A big salute also to the Kuki Students’ Organisation, Delhi (KSOD) led by:

Mr. Thangrijoy Baite, President

Mr. Seilenmang Haokip, General Secretary

Mr. Sasat & Mr. Lien Mate, Information Secretaries

They all gathered at Safdarjung Hospital on the evening of March 11, 2017 (Saturday)—from all across Delhi—to do one thing: help a brother in need.

In moments like these, we are reminded of who we truly are—not just people from the Northeast, not just Delhi residents, but humans with a heart.

Let us continue to stand by each other,

to give hope,

to save lives.

In service of our Northeast brothers and sisters.

~ BRUCE K. THANGKHAL

(the helper of this young man)

NE HELPLINE writes to Robin Hibu, IPS, Delhi Police on Security Concerns for NE People

 NORTH EAST SUPPORT CENTRE & HELPLINE

A124/6 Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi 110016

09958874724 | 09999397620 | 9650063397

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To,                                                                           04^th March, 2017

 

Shri Robin Hibu, IPS

Nodal Officer for North East,

Jt. Commissioner of Police

New Delhi

 

 

SUBJECT:- SAFETY AND SECURITY CONCERNS FOR THE NORTHEAST PEOPLE DURING HOLI FESTIVALS.

 

Respected Sir,

Now-a-days many complaints of feeling of UNSAFE and INSECURE has been received by THE NORTH EAST SUPPORT CENTRE & HELPLINE from many Northeast community living in the National Capital Regions, especially women who are working in private companies that they have been targeted in different ways --- ‘abused’, ‘discriminated’ and faced ‘derogatory remarks’ during the happiest moments of Holi festivals last year. In the current year such bad treatments can be experienced so therefore there should be ‘security vigils’ in the places where the populace of the North East people is high. This security measures must be taken up at the earliest in order to avoid unnecessary outcomes.

 

According to the latest complaints received from women from North-Eastern States in Delhi and its NCR Regions, told the NESCH [NE HELPLINE] that they were allegedly mistreated by the locals during Holi festivals. Mostly women from NE regions were targeted by the Holi revelers. Many of the NE women complained that they have been facing many ill treatments during Holi festivals. The locals use to throw/pour dirty water from the balcony of their houses. Some locals throwing coloured-water and firecrackers to NE women inappropriately. In truest experiment, last year a young Manipuri girl dressed neat and tidy coming out for office job, on the way she was splashed with dirty water by a group of men. Though she requested them politely that she is going for office duty. However the group turndown her fervent requests instead they rubbed her face with different colours (rang) and many of the colours fallen on her clean and pant. So she helplessly fallen and cry for help.  The men fled from the scene. Another incident was when two couple from Nagaland coming out from AIIMS hospital after getting medical treatment were badly treated by coloured-water balloons. Their medical papers of doctor’s prescription were almost spoiled by the water. Another young Mizo girl in Munirka, who went for buying some food items, was allegedly grabbed behind by 4-6 young boys in the name of Holi. Indeed they are shouing, “Happy Holi….. Happi Holi…… Holi… Holi … Holi Hai!”

 

NESCH have been maintaining records of such incidents for the past many years.

 

Ofcourse everybody knows Holi is a time of Joy and Happiness. If so, let us all try to celebrate Holi in a meaningful way and may it bring Peace and Harmony among the Indians.

 

Not only focusing the safety and security of the NE women, we also concern for the male-folks who can also be under such attacks.  Therefore there is an urgent need of police presence and intervention to prevent such offence in day or night.

 

Therefore Sir, with much faith and confident on you, we would like to requests you to tight-up security vigils in the pockets of the localities where maximum number of North East people resides.

 

Thanking You, Sir

 

In the SERVICE of Our BROTHERS and SISTERS of NORTHEAST India.

 

Yours Sincerely,

BRUCE K. THANGKHAL

Media In-charge, NESCH

Mob. 9999397620

E-mail: northeasthelpline2007@gmail.com

 

 

COPY TO:-

1] Commissioner of Police, Delhi

2] Commissioner of Police, Gurgaon

3] Nodal Officer for NE People, Gurgaon

4] Commissioner of Police, Noida

5] Commissioner of Police, Faridabad

6] Commissioner of Police, Ghaziabad*

7] Guard File

 

*NOTE: The website of Ghaziabad Police has not been found at all. We could not gather contact numbers of Ghaziabad Police. Authority must take up this matter immediately. It is a humble request to the authority/ CP Ghaziabad to launch the website at the earliest for the safety of the citizen.

 

(North East Support Centre and Helpline (NESCH) is a combined initiative of human rights activists, social workers, students, journalists, lawyers, intellectuals and professionals to prevent harassment, discrimination, molestation and abuses meted out to people from Northeast India living in Delhi and its NCR particularly women.)

-------:O( WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY HOLI )O:-------