Mangalore Expresses Solidarity with Jacintha's Family, Pays Rich Tributes
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
Mangalore, Dec 12: In a show of solidarity with the family of Jacintha Saldanha, a nurse from Valencia, who allegedly committed suicide in London last week, scores of people from across the city held a solemn candlelight march here on Wednesday December 12.
The march was held from Valencia circle to Bendorewell, where a short programme was held to pay homage to Jacintha.
The candlelight procession was inaugurated by Valencia parish priest Fr Bonaventure Nazareth.
Showering tributes on Jacintha, Fr Bonaventure said that Jacintha was a good-natured person who could not have taken such an extreme step like suicide. "She was a good human being, who cared for all and was loved by all," he said.
He also expressed his concerns towards the bereaved family and said that they should be done justice, and hoped that Jacintha's mortal remains would soon be brought to India.
Recalling Jacintha's days in Father Muller College of Nursing, Fr Maxim Rosario of Jeppu Seminary lauded her sincerity and commitment to work. He sought the Indian government's intervention in bringing the case to its logical end.
KPCC secretary Ivan D'Souza too demanded justice for the family and said that the circumstances leading to Jacintha's death were suspicious and hence a thorough probe was needed to find out the truth. He called upon everyone to stand united in the family's hour of grief.
Hundreds of people from all walks of life and all age groups took part and paid their tributes by lighting candles before Jacintha's portrait.
Prof Narahari, registrar of St Aloysius College (autonomous), corportor Greta Rebello among others were present.