As you may know by now that the Hope House (THH) has been working in Katpadi railway station to rescue vulnerable children since August 2016. We average about 20+ number of children each month but one particular child's story was so touching that we thought you too might like to read it.
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One fine morning in the month of November of 2016, Mr. Ajith Selvaraj - outreach worker of the hope house (THH) called Mr. Anand - the Project Coordinator and informed about a boy (around 15 years of age) who appeared to be mentally challenged wandering on the platform area of Katpadi railway station. Mr. Anand asked Ajith to approach the boy sensitively and provide necessary care. Mr. Ajith, with the help of Vendors, approached the child but the child was aggressive and violent. He attempted to bite people. One of the vendors caught hold of the boy by his shirt collar. By then, Mr. Anand reached the spot and asked the man to free the child. Upon release, boy hardly spoke to anyone. He had a small bag in which he had some food in a small snack pack. He started to respond to Mr. Ajith and other outreach workers. He also started playing with them by following their movements. After the game, Mr.Ajith used sign language to help the boy to wash his face and legs. The boy was then taken to the Station Manager’s office for informing him about this boy being in need of care and protection.
Meanwhile, Ms. Sindhuja, Child Counsellor of THH came and interacted with the child. The child was at ease with her. She found pus discharge in his ears and he had little wounds on his legs as well. After completing all the formalities in the Government Railway Police (GRP) station, the boy was taken to the Drop in Centre (DIC) run by THH nearby. Here the child’s immediate needs were addressed. He was given a new dress and pair of footwear. As soon as the child dressed up, he was so blissful and started to hug all the staff members and wore a big smile on his face. Soon the boy was taken to a hospital and he got the treatment for his wounds and ear discharge. The doctor appreciated the work of the team and said that if the child was left untreated and left in such a situation (ear injury) for an extended period of time, it would have lead to bigger complications.
Meanwhile, Ms. Sindhuja, Child Counsellor of THH came and interacted with the child. The child was at ease with her. She found pus discharge in his ears and he had little wounds on his legs as well. After completing all the formalities in the Government Railway Police (GRP) station, the boy was taken to the Drop in Centre (DIC) run by THH nearby. Here the child’s immediate needs were addressed. He was given a new dress and pair of footwear. As soon as the child dressed up, he was so blissful and started to hug all the staff members and wore a big smile on his face. Soon the boy was taken to a hospital and he got the treatment for his wounds and ear discharge. The doctor appreciated the work of the team and said that if the child was left untreated and left in such a situation (ear injury) for an extended period of time, it would have lead to bigger complications.
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After the medical treatment, the boy was brought back to the Drop in Centre. A photograph of the boy was sent to the Station Manager. The Station Manager was so surprised to see the boy with the new appearance that he phoned our staff to check if it was the same child that was rescued. He was pleased to see the transformation that took place in the child. Then the boy was produced before the district Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of Vellore district, who placed him inturn in a government home for boys. Now the child is living happily there and free from all the health issues.
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