Delhi mourns its dead
Twenty year old Mohamad Ashraf left his home and family in Anantnag, Kashmir, a few years ago to escape the constant threat of violence and to eke out a decent living. Following in the footsteps of his uncles, Ashraf arrived in Delhi - a city that promised him a life of safety and dignity.
At 6.07 pm on Saturday, Ashraf saw, and heard, his dreams shattering in front of his eyes. The Gaffar Market blast claimed his maternal uncle Mohammad Qasim (25) and his other uncle Faroog (28) is battling for his life at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.
"We always felt Delhi was a haven where anyone could earn at least two square meals by working hard," he said. Along with his uncles, who had shifted to Delhi many years ago, Ashraf used to pull cycle rickshaws in the Karol Bagh area. A shell-shocked Ashraf doesn't know if he can feel safe in the Capital anymore.
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At 6.07 pm on Saturday, Ashraf saw, and heard, his dreams shattering in front of his eyes. The Gaffar Market blast claimed his maternal uncle Mohammad Qasim (25) and his other uncle Faroog (28) is battling for his life at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.
"We always felt Delhi was a haven where anyone could earn at least two square meals by working hard," he said. Along with his uncles, who had shifted to Delhi many years ago, Ashraf used to pull cycle rickshaws in the Karol Bagh area. A shell-shocked Ashraf doesn't know if he can feel safe in the Capital anymore.
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To read the ePaper, visit: http://epaper.hindustantimes.com
Labels: Anantnag, delhi, Delhi Blast, escape, Gaffar Market blast, Karol Bagh, Kashmir, Mohamad Ashraf, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, violence
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