Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Jun 25: Padmannur near Kinnigoli is grieving the death of three innocent children, who were pushed into the well by their own father. Accused Hitesh’s mental depression, silence, financial distress ended in the death of the young angels.
Hitesh had good relation with his wife in the beginning of the marriage. His wife Laxmi said that some changes in his behaviour were noticed after the birth of their second son Udaya. Physical disability of a lesser extent in all the three children was also a factor for Hitesh’s depression. He had taken loan for business, the interest of which was mounting. He had spent Rs 1.5 lac for the shop building. But he could not get licence for the same. So his financial situation went from bad to worse.
All the issues that occurred concurrently in the life of Hitesh, pushed him to the brink of severe mental depression. But the villagers are disgusted over his act of killing three innocent children, who were not responsible in any way for Hitesh’s situation in life.
Hitesh worked in hotels in Mumbai for about 10 to 12 years and used to visit his native place till the couple had two children. Then he permanently settled down in his native place itself.
Hitesh’s second son Udaya’s birthday was to be celebrated on June 28. Though a few days were still there for the birthday, mother Laxmi had ordered birthday cake at a bakery in Kinnigoli. But destiny played cruel game and snatched away the life of young Udaya. Laxmi had also got the new uniform stitched for children, though she was rolling beedis for livelihood. Both the new uniform and cake were kept on the funeral pyre of Udaya when the mortal remains of children consumed to flames.
First daughter Rashmita (14) was studying in Kateel high school, Udaya (12) was a student of Punaroor school and youngest Daksha (6) was going to Anganwadi at Padmanoor. All the three institutions declared holiday as a mark of respect for the departed souls.