The world is becoming a strange place to live. Prices, temperatures are on a steady and constant rise however human values and concern for fellow humans are declining at a same rapid rate. We humans have become very indifferent towards others. A recent incident cemented this fact.
I was in Hardwar during last week of April 2009. While taking a walk towards the holy Ganges, I discovered a human body in one of the many narrow by-lanes .The body was lying near a heap of rubbish and flies were circling above it. I moved closer and was confirmed that man was dead. I quickly returned to the hotel and narrated the mishap to the manager and few locals.
The reaction? To my amazement, i discovered that the locals were already aware of the incident however no one really cared to inform the police or municipal authorities. They justified that police was already informed about the happening but it didn't take any appropriate measures. The body had been lying for 3 days.. the best thing locals had done was to "hide" the body in that narrow lane, so that it is not easily discovered by passers by.....
In a holy place, a man died... no one cared for his last rites ... it is the most painful aspect of the entire incident... may God bless the poor soul...
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