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Double tragedy for dalit family of Bicholim Digital Goa News Service Bicholim, March 28 - Tragedy struck twice this dalit family comprising of a 70-yr-old blind mother and two unemployed sons. In the latest tragedy, the hut in which this Parwar family of three was living at Harijanwada, Bicholim was completely gutted in fire last night. The family lost each and every belonging in the fire. Fortunately, the blind mother who was inside the house when fire broke out was rescued by alert neighbours. What is disheartening is the fact that the mud house of the family had collapsed in the heavy rains and subsequent flooding on Sept 5, 2009. No government agency came forward to provide them any financial assistance to help rebuild this house till day and hence they were living this hut since than. With the latest tragedy, this family is completely devastated with no roof on their head, no food to eat and even no clothes to wear. Playing good Samaritans, Rotary Club of Bicholim has provided the family with some clothes and food to meet their immediate needs. Our reporter from Bicholim Vishant Vaze has taken initiative on behalf of Bicholim Journalist Association to raise funds towards constructing a small house for this unfortunate family. Those who wish to donate cash or kind towards helping this family may contact Vishant Vaze on 9822582667
