good samaritans

“When I reached the accident site, I saw two individuals stuck in the front of the Maruti van and critically injured. A crowd had gathered at the scene but many people were busy clicking photos and recording videos."

“So many Samaritans have shifted accident victims in their own vehicles even if the victim is bleeding. The department has [therefore] announced incentives for people who help victims.”

We hope such help and recognition help their resolve to rehabilitate millions of lives.

Abhishek is one of many people have had another shot at life, thanks to the timely intervention of good samaritans, who chose to value a person’s life instead of worrying about legal implications.

Mohanraj remembers sitting next to his mother’s lifeless body with his 14 -year-old brother Velmurugan begging people to help them cremate their mother. They didn’t have the resources to give their mother a dignified end.

According to an announcement by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the state assembly on Monday, the formulation of the law which will protect a person lending a helping hand to road accident victims is underway.

They transformed it into a smart classroom, revamping it and installing a 55-inch TV screen with an internet connection!

The two drive down to the hospital every Sunday to feed these people who can hardly afford food or accommodation in the Banjara Hills locality, a warm and hearty breakfast. They have not missed this Sunday ritual for over two years now.

While most of us might laud the young man for his selfless service, not many know that he has been carrying on his good samaritan work since the last 18 years.

Registered as a formal trust in March 2011, the Good Samaritans is a very small group of medically trained persons who provide basic care, and run a small free pharmacy.