A survivor who was shot by ajmal kasab on the 26/11 terrorist attacks that took place in 2008 at Mumbai, has filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking directions to the State and other respondents to provide an accommodation for the victim and her family under the EWS scheme and to make provision for her education on compassionate grounds.
On November 26, 2008, Devika Rotawan along with her father Natwarlal and brother Jayesh reached CST station at around 9 pm to catch a train to Pune. As they were waiting for the train, they heard a huge explosion and firing started.
Petitioner was leaving with her family, she got shot on her right leg. The bullet was fired by Ajmal Kasab from an AK-47 rifle. Thereafter, the petitioner fell unconscious and was taken to St.George’s Hospital.
Petitioner was operated upon 6 times and her injuries were treated for about a month and a half after that. She was unable to walk even after six months of the incident. Now, in her twenties, the petitioner was 9-years-old at the time of the terrorist attack.
According to the petitioner, her father does not have a permanent source of income and they are very poor and live in a chawl. After the 26/11 attack, the State government promised her accommodation under the EWS scheme and monetary compensation for her education. The petitioner admits that some compensation was awarded to her but it was spent on medical expenses and post-operative care.
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