Elderly Narikuravar woman who lost a leg in an accident seeks govt. support
An elderly Narikuravar woman in Madurai is seeking government support after losing her leg in a bus accident and being abandoned by her family. She is currently struggling to afford basic necessities and is calling for justice and financial compensation.
Why it matters
The story highlights the vulnerability of marginalized tribal communities and the need for effective social safety nets and legal accountability.
An elderly tribal woman from Madurai, who lost her right leg in an accident involving a government bus and was subsequently abandoned by her children, is struggling for a single square meal a day.
Dollar, a member of the Narikuravar tribal community living in Sakkimangalam, Madurai, lost her husband years ago.
She managed her livelihood by selling small items like needles and beads. Now, old age, combined with the catastrophic injuries that she sustained during the accident, has robbed her of her independence and means of survival.
The incident took place on July 22, 2025, when Ms. Dollar tried to board a Periyar-bound TNSTC bus at the Appar School bus stop in Karuppayurani.
According to her account, the bus abruptly lurched forward while she was boarding, causing her to fall.
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