Dehradun, Sept. 18 -- Calamity strikes poor family in Mussoorie

Mussoorie, 17 Sep: A poor family in Mussoorie is currently grappling with the most difficult circumstances of their lives. Omkar, the head of the family, has a wife who has been bedridden due to paralysis for nearly two years. Just as the family was somehow managing to make ends meet, Omkar himself has been confronted with a serious illness. Following a recent bout of fever, a medical examination revealed that he has two holes in his heart. Doctors have advised him to undergo immediate treatment. Omkar's financial condition is extremely precarious. The family's sole breadwinner is his only son, who supports his parents by working as a labourer. Meeting daily household expens...