Family of Kannadiga youth in dire straits in Uganda
Struggles for even one square meal ; An appeal for help
A youth hailing from Belthangady taluk ( of Dakshina Kannada District in Karnataka) is living in dire straits in Kampala, the capital of Uganda in Africa. His family including his Somalian wife, two daughters aged 5 and 3 and a son aged 1 are literally suffering unable to have even one square meal per day.
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The Belthangady origin youth who was working for a company in Uganda since several years was residing at Namuvongo near Kampala. He says, Four months ago, he was robbed of the company office key and cash by some strangers when he was returning home with them after locking the office. As the cash that was robbed accounted to Rs 12 lakhs in Indian currency, the company blamed the youth for the same. When he could not reimburse the lost cash, the company filed a police complaint following which the youth has been arrested literally landing his family on the streets. Back in Belthangady, his relatives too have been helpless.
The local mosque which was supplying food materials to the youth's family when he was in prison has stopped the supply ever since the youth was released recently. As he still faces the charges against him he is unable to find work nor unable to sit idle at home. He contacted me over phone yesterday as I too reside in Uganda and made an ardent appeal for help which moved me greatly.
If it was in UAE, Saudi or any Gulf nation we could have arranged for some help. But as he is in Uganda there is none coming forward to help. More than the youth, one feels sorry for his three kids. If anyone who reads this has any relative or friend in Uganda please let me know. Let us hope to get some help through them or let us strive to aid this distressed family by extending financial help to the best extent possible.
-Rasheed Vittla
91 9741993313
( Name, place and details of the affected person is not given here to protect their privacy. If there is anyone who is willing to help please contact me for more details).