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| Azad’s assuring words rekindle hope in tragedy-struck little Bazila | | 3rd pry student lost both legs in road accident, father moved by CM’s caring gesture | | Early Times Reporter
Srinagar | Jan 10
Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad’s visit here today brought the happiest news to unfortunate Bazila Nazir, a tiny tot from Daulatabad, Nawpora in Srinagar, who as a 3rd primary student, had met with a serious accident that cost her both legs. On June 15, 2007, the fairly looking little girl was returning home from school to join her family on the wedding of her maternal uncle when a Tata-407 passenger bus knocked her down and dragged for several yards on the metallic road at Brein, Nishat. The grievously injured Bazila was rushed to hospital where her both legs had to be amputated to save her life.
Ever since, the ill fated family was living in desperation as doctors had told the parents that it would require several lakhs to make Bazila walk again. The family could not afford the expenses.
The case for the monetary assistance to meet the expenses on Bazila’s treatment was under process in the Chief Minister’s office and Azad had desired to see the baby during his next visit to Srinagar. Her father, Nazir Ahmad Dar, today met the Chief Minister along with his daughter and apprised him about their plight. Shamim Azad who was also present was moved by the pathetic condition of the child and gave lot of affection and love to her.
Moved by the tragedy that had struck little Bazila at the tender age, the Chief Minister assured all possible assistance. He was informed that the treatment would cost Rs. 13 lakhs in two phases. The second phase of treatment would start when the girl reaches the age of 12. Beyond the financial assistance that the government would provide him, the Chief Minister assured the hapless father, a retired employee of Centaur Hotel here, that he would sponsor Bazila’s full treatment in the years to come, irrespective of where he would be located and whatever position holding.
In many months since the tragedy struck the family, the Chief Minister’s assuring words brought smiles on the face of Nazir Ahmad and little Bazila who started dreaming of walking down to her school and playing childhood games with her friends again.
After the meeting with the Chief Minister, Nazir Ahmad felt as if all his wishes had been granted by Almighty. He said he was now hopeful that his daughter would be able to walk again and live a normal life. He thanked Azad for the sympathetic and caring gesture towards his unfortunate child. |
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