On late Sunday night, a hut of a poor family turned into ashes in a devastating fire. All the belongings like dresses, utensils, books and some rice bags were destroyed leaving three minor orphans without shelter.
Being unable to maintain themselves, they are now dependent on others. Without support of the villagers, they cannot prepare food for them. With this condition, while they are struggling for existence, the accident caused by fire has shattered all their dreams.
According to sources, three orphans, Bhagyaseni Khadia (12), Pravasini (11) and younger brother Arabinda (8) reside in Debadihi Nepalipada in the vicinity of Jharsuguda township. Eight years back, their father working as a tractor driver in a private company was killed in a road accident. After four years, their mother also died. Even, the only grandmother taking their care died 3 years back. From that day onwards, these orphans are striving hard to maintain themselves in every odd situation. One old lady of the locality Sarojini Khadia has been taking care of them. While two sisters are continuing in class 7, the younger brother studies in class 3.
They continue to live in one room building constructed in a Government plot where all their belongings are kept. last night, when the children were sleeping in another house of the locality, their house got fire due to some reasons. Next morning, they found their house completely turned into ashes. The villagers have given in writing to the Tehsildar seeking immediate help and shelter by the Government to the orphans.
Meanwhile, tarpaulin and relief materials have been supplied by the administration, said the Revenue Inspector. The Childline took the custody of the children and sent them to Belpahar's Thakkarbappa Ashram on Wednesday.