Poor parents of a boy of Sundargarh district have made a heart-rending appeal to the State Government to cure their only son, who lost his sight completely two years ago and has been battling with his life.
Sources said Kandarp Kerketta has been living with his wife Bimla and only son Johan(17) at Hutupada in Lehpripara block of Sundargarh district. Kandarp’s wife Bimla had given birth to Johan after 12 years of their marriage. Kandarp works as a labourer.the
While Johan was studying in Lephripara Jayaram High School in Class X, he could sense he was not able to see properly through his eyes. Johan’s parents got worried but in this situation also, Johan did not stop going to his school. When Johan was appearing for Class X exam two years ago, he could not see clearly at all but he appeared the exam but he failed in the Class X exam since he had lost his sight completely by that time.
Poor Kandarp and wife Bimla, with the help of ASHA took Johan to Sundargarh District Headquarters Hospital, eye hospitals at Rajgangpur, Raigarh, Rourkela and Bhubaneswar and treated him but Johan could not be cured.
Johan’s father Kandarp and mother Bimla are heartbroken looking into the condition of their only son and they have appealed to Government to cure their son's eyes.
“Our son lost his sight completely and therefore he could not complete his matric exam. Our son has lots of interest in studies. Please cure our son’s eyes . We do not need anything,” said Kandarp and Bimla in chocked voice.
“I will go very soon, to meet this boy and his parents, to address their plight,” said Block Development Officer, Lephripara blockRamesh Hasda.
“If required, I will talk to the Chief District Medical Officer, for the treatment of this boy.” said Hasda