On Friday, 11th Jan 2013, a few of us were going for a birding trail, and we were waiting at the chai shop at Mantri Residency Apartments, on Bannerghatta Road, for a couple of others to arrive
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Such a tragedy. :( God only knows how many lives this stupid "call the police" fear has cost! Given how unprofessional we are, it's quite possible the lady paramedic was just someone who was there at that time, and probably didn't know what to do. I don't really know where you can take this up further, but it's certainly something you can consider writing about in citizen matters or Deccan Herald.
Oh Deponti, how terrible. I feel in shock for you. That poor girl. Thank God you were there, at least one friendly face, at least one person to be with her.
You write a column for the newspaper, right? Is that a possible way? Has your work for the newspaper put you in touch with any journalists who could take up the story.
That would be my route: find a sympathetic journalist.
It would also help to know precisely what the law is--or regulations, or whatever it was that was hampering the paramedics' actions.
I was left with tears when I read the outcome. How can that be even legal anywhere...not to help the wounded. She obviously had terrible internal injuries and time was of the essence. I also think the press might be a start. The paramedic's lack of professional behaviour should cost her her job, frankly.
It is hard for me to fathom anything like this. I'm horrified.
I'm so sorry, Deepa. You were the only compassionate person there.
I didn't expect it to end this way. It must have been due to internal injuries that never scream out their seriousness. I'm glad that your response was prompt, the driver's reaction was mature. I hope he wasn't harassed. If anyone can take useful steps going forward, it is you, since you are connected to Citizen Matters who are doing a wonderful job as it is...
This is the solution!ext_1609954January 23 2013, 03:11:45 UTC
I have been shouting at the top of my voice on this issue to create a 911-type system. I even earned the wrath of many, when we made our 24x7 helpline to receive emergency calls too.But, it appears that our citizens have other priorities.
All it takes is few crores of money and an ACT. It can be done by ANY government, if the people demand it. Demand it persistently, and vociferously. We are a city of a almost a crore population. What are we doing?!
Unless we raise our voice for the govt to hear us, we will have more 'Sudhas' and 'Jyothis' dying on the road, for want of little humanity and concern from the fellow denizens, we!
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You write a column for the newspaper, right? Is that a possible way? Has your work for the newspaper put you in touch with any journalists who could take up the story.
That would be my route: find a sympathetic journalist.
It would also help to know precisely what the law is--or regulations, or whatever it was that was hampering the paramedics' actions.
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I also think the press might be a start. The paramedic's lack of professional behaviour should cost her her job, frankly.
It is hard for me to fathom anything like this. I'm horrified.
I'm so sorry, Deepa.
You were the only compassionate person there.
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All it takes is few crores of money and an ACT. It can be done by ANY government, if the people demand it. Demand it persistently, and vociferously. We are a city of a almost a crore population. What are we doing?!
Unless we raise our voice for the govt to hear us, we will have more 'Sudhas' and 'Jyothis' dying on the road, for want of little humanity and concern from the fellow denizens, we!
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