For any parent, a child is their world. There is no pain deeper than losing them. Yet some people find ways to profit even from that grief. Humanity feels lost when a father mourns his only daughter while others see a chance to make money.
Akshaya, a 34-year-old woman, died of a brain haemorrhage on 18 September. As her father struggled with his loss, he faced something worse demands for bribes from those meant to help.
Ambulance staff, police officers, crematorium workers, and city officials all asked for money to do their basic duties. Instead of showing compassion, they chose to exploit a grieving parent.
Sadly, this is not an isolated incident. Families across India face similar cruelty when they lose their loved ones. When pain turns into a business, it shows how far people have drifted from kindness and responsibility.
Officials must remember that empathy and honesty matter more than money. Every person deserves dignity, even in their final journey.
