Bhopal Man Converts Auto-Rickshaw Into Free Ambulance For Needy, Installs Oxygen Cylinder
In another example of thoughtfulness, an auto driver from Bhopal, has converted his vehicle into an ambulance that also provides oxygen.
The second wave of COVID-19 has left India facing a crisis that is threatening to cause unimaginable damage. With the healthcare system barely standing up straight, the country is walking on a tightrope. A growing shortage of beds, oxygen, medicines and plasma donors is only making this situation worse.
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But amidst the doom and gloom, the country has had the chance to witness acts that have restored our faith in humanity. These good Samaritans are stePping up to offer help, in whatever little way they can.
In another example of thoughtfulness, an auto driver from Bhopal, has converted his vehicle into an ambulance that also provides oxygen.
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According to a report in Times of India, Javed Khan, has been providing the service for free and in the last few days, he has come to the aid of 8-10 people.
With the COVID-19 cases soaring, Javed was pained at seeing people in agony and couldn't sit at home and do nothing.
"I have been driving autos for 18 years. Though no one has been infected in my family, I was very disturbed by the rising death toll and wanted to do something about it with the resources I have," Javed told TOI.
"I have put sanitisers, some medicines, and an oxygen cylinder. In the past three days, I have helped 10 people who were in dire need to reach hospital," he added.
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An auto-rickshaw driver, Javed Khan, in Bhopal has converted his vehicle into an ambulance, complete with oxygen, and he serves people for free. Khan spends around Rs 600 a day filling up the oxygen cylinder. #OxygenCylinders#COVID19 pic.twitter.com/5aAUUGdgRy
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Javed spends around Rs 600 everyday filling up the oxygen cylinder, but due to high demand of oxygen, he has to wait for four to five hours to get the cylinder refilled.
As of now, he has completely stopped ferrying passengers and is devoting his time to helping ailing patients.
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in the country, heroes like Javed give us hope.
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