Summary:
While the government has promised the victims Rs 3lakh in compensation, they are wondering how theywill manage when this money runs out. When TNIE met some of the victims, they spoke of their daily sufferings, their lost jobs and increased dependence on family members. But ever since he underwent a cataract surgery on July 9 and lost vision in his right eye, he lost his job too. But after the surgery, I have lost vision in my right eye and had to stop work. So far, six people have got letters from the government, saying they will get compensation,” said Ashwini Gowda, KRV member..