1971 Indo-Pak War hero from Simdega lives and battles for life in oblivion

Ranchi | Monday | 18th February, 2019

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But 33 years after he retired in 1986 as TS Naik , Kandulana of Simdega is living in oblivion amid abject poverty besides battling myriad ailments. She said Kolendega village in Jaldega block of Simdega, over 100km from Ranchi, is still bereft of any development. He also Mahto said they are currently pursuing Kandulna’s case to ensure that he gets 100% disability allowance. “Though he is getting some pension, but he is entitled to 100% disability allowances, which he never received since his retirement. We are also identifying similar cases so that we help can help them,” Mahto said..