Aioo! Why Did A Manual Scavenger Die On Republic Day!
A 17-year-old boy, Siddappa, died of suffocation after he was made to enter a sewage chamber in Bengaluru.
Siddappa was promised Rs 600 as wages for the job.
Marianna, a labour contractor, hired Siddappa for the job.
Marianna went into the chamber to rescue Siddapp but fell unconscious. Doctors at Bowring Hospital said, “Marianna is put on a ventilator. His lungs are filled with sewage. His chances of survival are low.”
Gangamma, Siddappa’s older sister said, “He left home at 6 am and we got a call at 2 pm from the police saying he is dead.”
ONE MANUAL SCAVENGER DIED EVERY FIVE DAYS WHILE CLEANING SEWAGE CHAMBER IN INDIA
By the way there is a law banning manual scavenging work in India that exists from 1993. Just saying; seemed appropriate as we are 71st Republic Day.
Like, if possible, try sharing a bit of your outrage here also know. I mean only if you are free & have no other plans.
Manual scavenging is a caste-based occupation. But why bother talking about caste. We are far too cool & urbane for that.
Have a good weekend!