Dharwad: 76-yr-old man abandoned by own son on highway dies of cardiac arrest

Mon, Oct 29 2018 10:14:53 AM

Daijiworld Media Network - Dharwad (DC)

Dharwad, Oct 29: An elderly man, who was abandoned by his son on a national highway in Dharwad, died of cardiac arrest at an orphanage on Saturday, October 27.

According to a report on TOI, Vincent Christin was abandoned by his son on the Pune-Bengaluru highway. The locals had seen a young man dropping the elderly man on the highway and speeding away. The locals informed the police and the old man was admitted to an orphanage.

He was admitted to the district civil hospital later and the doctors said that he was suffering from Alzheimer's.

On Saturday, Vincent developed chest pain and suffered cardiac arrest, said Dr Giridhar Kuknoor of the hospital adding that the body has been kept at mortuary of the hospital since there is no one to claim it.

Members of some local Christian organizations had contacted Vincent on Saturday and promised that they would help to get in touch with his family members. But before that Vincent died.

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Zubair Pandith, Mangaluru
Tue, Oct 30 2018
Very sad news.
Your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him and be good to your parents. Whether one or both of them reach old age with you, do not say to them a word of annoyance and do not repel them but rather speak to them a noble word. Lower to them the wing of humility for them out of mercy and say: My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was small.

Quran - Surat Al-Isra 17:23-24

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Jude, Bejai
Tue, Oct 30 2018
Book criminal and murder case n put him behind bars.

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Subhash Chandra, Mangalore UAE
Mon, Oct 29 2018
What kind of son would abandon his own father ? better if this same father would have abandoned his son during birth to a orphanage then the son who comes out of age would realize the importance of having a parent. i don't think this son would leave a peaceful life ion future who knows may be his own children will abandon him.

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Arman, DUBAI
Mon, Oct 29 2018
M unintentionally cursed the son right after reading the headline...
Those who don't look after their parents in their old age are just not humans.

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Rita, Germany
Tue, Oct 30 2018
Arman Dubai,thats the worst one could doto own parents,not only not looking after the parent,but leaving him on a road and runaway from spot.I never heard or seen such a heartless person or case.He/they left him as like a animal .felt very very bad.Never mind,Am sure he too has one or none children?one will get it back with same measure.God never closes the eye.old man is not only Azheimer ,but looks like some spots on his arms,which make one think further.must have not fed for long.no drinks ,so dont wonder he got cardiac arrest or something.doctors have no time for poor patients.Now noone reclaims his body.what brings now doing last rites when living time no care is given?Why search his son?give his body for research .poor fellow may his soul rest in peace.Instead of last rites pray for his soul ,a mass to opfer.Hoping he is Catholic.my God how long he didnt get food or care.I feel really so sorry.

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LENSON, Udupi/Africa
Mon, Oct 29 2018
By seeing the above example, if every one of us takes care of our parents, that will be the best learning.

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Rita, Germany
Wed, Oct 31 2018
@Lenson ,udipi Africa,tue what you say.but it is not always possible.taht doesnt mean one should desert parents on road and runaway ,away from your responsibility.God knows what that man suffered all the time .it is out of my imagine.RIP

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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Do you know the healthcare system of USA is the worst among the 14 most industrialized nations of the world?

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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai,
Just dial 911 & the ambulance is on your door within minutes, meanwhile the medical attendant in the ambulance has already started giving instructions on First Aid ...

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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Jossie please read my comment again; it says "worst among the 14 most advanced countries in the world based on multiple parameters!

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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai,
In India dead bodies are transported in cycles, hand carts & bullock carts.
Pregnant ladies are carried on the cot, accompanied by 4 family members.
Truly Mera Desh Badal Raha Hai ...

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John V., Mangalore
Tue, Oct 30 2018
It means the US holds 15th rank in the world, not bad yaar. What is our rank?

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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Jossie, if you have no medical insurance in USA, the patient's situation is no better than here! Medical costs are 10x than here for similar procedures, rampant malpractice in connivance with drug & cos is going on in full swing there too!!

Imagine a Cuban citizens life expectancy is equal or more than an American, then what the hype??

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NN, NN
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Except for the cost, the healthcare system is much better in the USA, if not the best. Latest treatment procedures and most of the new drugs are all originating from USA. This is one of the reasons the world premiers and elite class of people (including Sonia Gandhi) come to USA for the treatment. There is no discrimination in emergency treatment - even a homeless can admit to the hospital and get the same treatment. Question of payment will come later.

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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
My dear, if you don't have proper med insurance in USA you will go bankrupt in no time paying the hospital bills!!!

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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Alzheimer's is a very debilitating disease with 100% loss of mental faculty; a trained caretaker has to attend to the patient 24/7, but dumping him on the road is very cruel; albeit, a large number of healthy senior citizens are dumped by their own close families after usurping their property and money all over India, more so in the north!!

We should emulate Cuba which has the best healthcare and old age system in the world:
In Cuba, probably close to 90 percent of the elderly live with or close to their families. In fact, if there is any family at all, the family members must be responsible for and take care of their elderly. In Cuba, there is widespread opposition to permanently housing the elderly in retirement homes, something that is only done in extreme cases. Today Cubans are far less likely to suffer malnutrition, malaria or other typical third-world afflictions. Cuba’s health care record is undeniably strong. According to UNICEF, Cuba’s infant mortality rates—at 5.3 deaths per every 1,000 births—are lower than any other country in the Americas, except for Canada. Life expectancy on the island, at nearly 78 years, is on par with our own (America).

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Pedro Sam, Mulky
Mon, Oct 29 2018
It is very difficult to have a comprehensive HEALTH SCHEME for our population. If we need quality life we need to control our population. These issues shall be discussed in a bipartisan manner.

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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
The Cuban government operates a national health system and assumes fiscal and administrative responsibility for the health care of all its citizens.[1] There are no private hospitals or clinics as all health services are government-run. The present Minister for Public Health is Roberto Morales Ojeda.[2]

Like the rest of the Cuban economy, Cuban medical care suffered following the end of Soviet subsidies in 1991 and the stepping up of the United States embargo against Cuba at this time also had an effect.[3]

Cuba has historically – both before and during Communist rule – performed better than other countries in the region on infant mortality and life expectancy.[4] Experts say that official statistics by the Castro regime should be treated skeptically.[4][5] In 2016, the World Health Organisation reported the average life expectancy at birth for Cubans as being 77 years for males and 81 for females, which is higher than that of the United States.[6]

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Pedro Sam, Mulky
Mon, Oct 29 2018
When I was around 30 years of age I had a Parsi friend/colleague aged about 35. He was against the institution of marriage.

We used to scare him about his old age. He used to tell us that he will save money and appoint 2 nurses at the age of 60 and pay them well and also give them good benefits so that they look after him.

He will construct his will in such a way that his legacy will be paid to those who look after him during his last days. This was early 1980s. He had planned his life in such a way that he will have a enough savings when he reaches 60. He is in his late 60s and believe me he has followed his plan systematically.

He had lot of real girl friends during his life time. He was very open to his friends never gave them false hopes. He lived a practical life. Marriage is arrangement to meet your emotional biological social and financial needs.

Organise it systematically and leave the rest to GOD. DO NOT DEPEND ON YOUR CHILDREN. NOR GIVE AWAY YOUR SAVINGS OR PROPERTY TO YOUR CHILDREN UNTIL YOU ARE THERE ON THIS EARTH. MORAL OF THE STORY. DO NOT CRY THAT THE WORLD HAS CHANGED. CHANGE IS PERMANENT.

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David Pais, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 29 2018
u can do now. earn & give education 2 children & allow them 2 earn 4 themselves. u & your wife earn & keep money 4 yourself. appoint 2-4 nurses & they will warm both of u as much money u have & nurse u well till 2 of u breath your last. very simple.

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Real Truth, Kudal / Foriegn
Mon, Oct 29 2018
@ Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai.
These kinds of facilities depend on geographic structure & population. India in not backward in free medical facilities, best example is newly opened maternity hospital in Udupi. Here the issue is, children's were having deficiency of morality due to parents race of money & pressure of high post jobs. Children's became now money making robots. Its parents responsibility to teach them moral education with religious touch. Teach children's to give handful to others & scarifies the things to see smile on others face. These were happened at the time of parents having 5-6 kids. Now only one kid, they don't know emotion. They only know to take, hunt grab, snatch & finally kill others to fulfill their needs.

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John, Mangalore/Kuwait
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Good comment bro. I support this.even me against for marriage!! Marriage is meant for those who are selfish and those who cannot control their emotions...
I live alone and no worries. No tension. Health is also very good by gods grace..

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Bolla, Mangalore/london
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Very true. After marriage you will try to pile up wealth for your future generations. And u will not bother about others. No need to go far away Look @ our beloved politicians...

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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Then how to fulfil one's most natural desire?

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John, Mangalore/Kuwait
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Spend ur time in prayer. Then u will not get any desires in ur mind.

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Real Truth, Kudal / Foriegn
Mon, Oct 29 2018
RIP departed soul.
When others make mistake, all we become judge & posting our comments against children. But among the commented peoples, how many of you take care of your parents. How many of your parents leaving old age home or they leave alone in home or with care taker. There is lot of circumstances of these kind issues. How you all knows that, the dropped person on road side is his son. Mainly, aged parents were not ready to stay with their children in abroad or cities by leaving their house due to sentimental touch. In this case, let any one advise that, what children should do..?? Either let them stay alone or we have to admit them in old age home or we have to appoint any care taker. Don't blame always children for all, because clap sound will not one from one hand right.

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R Bhandarkar, Mangaluru
Mon, Oct 29 2018
If somebody is Advocating " Old Age Homes "in such situations or otherwise I am sorry.
It is as equivalent as dumping your elders on the "'National Highway "
For take a minute out and ponder once ...
You.owe your presence in this earth because of them.
If they had dumped you on the NH.during your infancy ..imagine...
Just ponder ....And never ever think of doing it and got your own good.

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R Bhandarkar, Mangaluru
Mon, Oct 29 2018
For Your own good
Please read as ....( last sentence)

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Sanjeev Kamath, Udupi
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Very true, Bhandarkarmam. These western concepts lack humanity and aim towards selfish conveniences. It is high time original values and cultures of our own country are inculcated with severe punishments for any inhuman deviations.

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Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India.
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Sanjeev Kamath, Udupi
Stop sending our children to English medium schools, stop living style like self centred person; START living like community, where our children, family members used to visit neighbours without any hindrance and people share each others feelings.

Today, our children spend time most of their time on mobile, TV, mass media, Blaming is indirectly accepting our own failures rather act now to live like a community, for our own future.

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Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India.
Mon, Oct 29 2018
R Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

Agreed on your above write up, Very valid point. What one will do to his own parents, same will come to us.

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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Fully agree, Bhandarkmaam that most of these old age homes are money making machines, the quality of care & compassion lacks humanity; in a way, it's better to die than suffer at these people's hands by paying them through the nose!!

Forget common man, I have heard sordid stories of illtreatment of old priests at their official old age homes!!

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Real Truth, Kudal / Foriegn
Mon, Oct 29 2018
@ Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai.
Don't pass any wrong information regarding old/retired priest. I seen in my eyes in St. Antony Ashrama , Jeppu, Mangalore, that all priest will take care with great respect. Also if they fell ill, they admit them to Fr. Mullar hospitals special ward with free of cost treatment & they deserve this hospitality for their great service to society.

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Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India.
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Many, after reading this news, suddenly blame the modern world and present way of living. To a certain extent, I do agree with them.
After all, his son is, his own genes. Nobody knows, when Vincent Christin. aged 76 ; when he man was young, did he take care of his own parents. Thou u sow, thou u will reap and this truth, nobody can take it out.

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shan, dubai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
I asked the same question to one of the elder..... when she told that now its a responsibility of their children to take care of their parents. But as per system..... some one might have helped you in your life to some extent i.e. to get job, or given money when you are in need. Did you thought or helped others in same way????

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Coman man, Udupi
Mon, Oct 29 2018
He may be abondend his parents because to live with life partner - modern fashion world. Supporting quotes available in bible too..

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Ramesh, udupi
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Nowadays modern style people want Money and sex only .
Other human quality no need. Disgraceful .

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Rajesh, dubai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
We are in Modern world?????

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Jessy Pinto, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 29 2018
So sorry to note about this senior citizen. I really wonder how his own son can do such a bad act. May the soul of uncle Vincent rest in peace. Amen 🙏

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shuba, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Very sad to read such incidents. RIP Vincent

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UMMAR, mangalore
Mon, Oct 29 2018
NO NEED to punish him bec Inshallha He wil get his KARMA in Same Way...

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Pai, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 29 2018
RIP
If you don't take care of your parents, your children may not take care of you once you get old

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David Pais, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 29 2018
correct. jaisa karni vaisa barni.

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Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Better to nail the son and put him in the jail forever

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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Book his Rascal Son for cold blooded Murder ...

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Cynthia, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Rest in peace dear uncle Vincent.. May god enlighten the minds of your family members especially your son who got courage to abandon you on the road.

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Augustine Daniel DSouza, Udupi Mumbai STATE OF KUWAIT.
Mon, Oct 29 2018
My heartfelt condolences to Late Vincent May his Soul Rest in Peace.

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Stan, Udupi/Dubai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
May his soul rest in peace. Son came to this world because of his father and he abandoned him. By doing so he has brought curse on himself . May almighty lord give him wisdom to repent for his inhuman deeds so that God will forgive him

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Dolfus I S Crasta, Bangalore
Mon, Oct 29 2018
May Vincent's soul rest in eternal peace. May the Almighty Lord forgive his son for deeds which he has done to his father.

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M.S.D, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Can i do it Pls.?

If his son wont come forward then any1 can do it by taking my help.!!

Funds i will pay from UAE immediately & arangements any1 can do it on behalf of me.

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ray, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Praise the lord....God Bless you and your family abundantly!!!

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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
He has already left for his Heavenly Abode ...

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deepak kumar, Indian
Mon, Oct 29 2018
" Vincent Christin " , Rest in peace !

Poor Vincent's heart would have broken , the way his son had abandoned him in middle of the road !!

Thanks be to God for taking Vincent to a better place where there will be no heartbreak or crying !

Rest in Peace Vincent !

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R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Makkalidaru Chinte
Makkaliladidaru Chinte
Chinte u Chite ge Moola..
Right? Sarvajajnyaa......
R.I.P. Vincent

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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
We have the guts to condemn our own community if they do wrong while you make Fun.
Shows your cheap Mentality ...

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Anil Rao, Capetown/Mangalore
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Its a Fact... i have noticed many times you made fun of our community .. now it is paining you ..
although this is not about community ..

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R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Where have I?
I need not respond... but in case you feel I have and hurt you 2 unintentionally I apologize.
You never know...who gets hurt and how..
However those who know me better and there are whole lots here know that I would never do such a thing.

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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Anil Rao, Capetown/Mangalore,
Yes I make fun of Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi, Nirav Modi & Mehul Chokshi ...

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Sanjeev Kamath, Udupi
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Appropriate quote from the learned Sarvajna, Bhandarkarmam. I don't understand why these people add colours, as always!

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Lionel Dsouza, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 29 2018
IT HAPPENS ONLY IN INDIA....

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R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru
Mon, Oct 29 2018
'Old Age Homes' and all such good concepts imported from West.

Now they are following our bad traditions and culture ,coming here to learn them and we are eager to

learn what they have discarded.

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GM, mlur
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Old age homes are better than the national highway.

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R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru
Mon, Oct 29 2018
They are on the Highways you mean?
How do you know?
You run any or....

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gm, mlur
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Do you mean to say leaving a old aged man on the Highway is better than leaving in the old age home?

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Jenifer, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 29 2018
Very sad. I am sure members of the community won't abandon his remains, though he had to die alone.

May the Lord accept his follower into his kingdom.

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Jude, Bejai
Tue, Oct 30 2018
Book criminal and murder case n put him behind bars.

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