Jagseer Khan (30) of Baghraul village, who has undergone five surgeries after his hand was amputat-ed in a mishap, is surviving on a meagre monthly income of Rs 700 that his wife earns by working as a house-maid. The family is under a debt of Rs 8 lakh that they had taken for Jagseer’s treatment.
He claimed that he wrote to the Chief Minister’s Office seeking financial help in 2018. Though the CMO directed the Deputy Commis-sioner concerned to take nec- Jagseer Khan (right) with his family in Sangrur. TRIBUNE PHOTO essary action, the family has not received any aid till date.
“I have approached the authorities several times, but to no avail. I lost my left hand in 2017 and have undergone five plastic sur-geries, but till date I have not received any financial help,” Jagseer said, sitting in his small house with his wife and three children.He worked with a private contractor While setting up an electricity transformer, he came in contact with a live wire and suffered serious bur injuries in 2017. Later, doctors had to amputate his left hand. He is undergoing treatmentat the PGI, Chandigarh.
“My wife earns only Rs 700 by working in the houses of the village. Till date, we have taken loans to the tune of Rs 8 lakh. Though various NGOs have helped us, the govern ment is yet to provide any help. I urge the Chief Minister to look into the matter as I may have to undergo another surgery soon,” he said.
Swaranjeet Singh from Serve Humanity Serve God Charitable Trust, Mohali, who visited the family and gave them ration, said they would take up his case with the senior authorities.
“The family needs help and I urge people to helpthem,” he said.
Ramvir, DC, said he would look into the matter. “Afterchecking their case, we will recommend it for CM’s relief fund,” he said.
