The near-fatal accident left him paraplegic from waist down. Confined to his bed for months with no help forthcoming from friends, relatives, or neighbours, Siraj, in great distress, attempted to kill self on more than one occasion.
With his desperation growing as he had only his wife's meagre salary of 8,000 per month to rely on for support, Siraj thought it better to end his life than stay bedridden and pose a burden to his family. Both his attempts to end his life were thwarted by his son.
Recollecting the fateful day, Siraj said, "On April 22, 2022, I was on my way to drop passengers at the Tirupati temple. As I was climbing the steps of home, while they waited in the car outside, I slipped and fell.
My life changed completely after that." But his life took another turn when he came across Purasai Uthavum Kaigal Trust (Helping Hands) on social media. With a glimmer of hope, he dialled the number. N Venkateshan, founder of the trust, spoke to him. A few days later, there was a knock at his door.
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