Express News Service
RAIPUR: April 28 was usual in its sameness and grim in its foreboding: A Covid-induced lockdown had forced most residents of Chhattisgarh’s capital indoors.
Pankaj (5) and Mohan (8) (names changed) were playing with other kids near their one-room rented home in the Kushabhau Thakre area. The kids were told their father was unwell and taken to hospital.
Four days later, their mother was admitted to the same hospital. On May 4, their parents died. The kids were not told of the tragedy.
The last rites were performed by Raipur Municipal Corporation authorities as per Covid protocol.
When their parents were in hospital, neighbours provided food and care to the children.