SNIP, SNIP, snip went the scis- sors at Habib's Hair and Beau- ty Salon, busy at work as usuaL Only this time it was for a cause raising money for de- ceased NSG commando Gajen- dra Singh Bisht's family "When Gajendra Singh's body was brought to Delhi, we could not go pay our tributes because of heavy security," said Amzadd Habibb, younger brother of renowned hair styl- ist Javed Habib. "So I decided to set aside a day in which an entire day's proceeds would go towards his family" Amzadd's family welcomed the idea and decided to pitch In. "My father Habib Ahmed, brother Parvez Habib and wife Sanam are all cutting hair with me today," he said. The family started work on Friday at 10 am. To maximise profits, they have decided to keep their salon open for 24 hours without break. "Working for 24 hours means no sleep, no breakfast, and no dinner. Only haircut," said Amzadd, who had had only a glass of milk since mornmg. Despite steep prices (a hair- cut at the salon starts at Rs 1,150), customers were pouring 111. A few: pleasantly surprised with the move, contributed over the billed amount. "It is heartening to see people come out like this in support. Going by the response, we have decided that we will hold this occasion every month. Each month we wn work for a differ- ent martyr," said Habib Ahmed, the founder of the salon. "Of course no amount raised can ever make up for the lives lost. But we hope to help the families with little contri- bution from our side," he added. tanya.ashreena@hindustantimes.com