The pathetic condition of a mentally challenged person lying on the ground using a tractor wheel as pillow in Erwadi town in the district has again drawn attention of how such people are being neglected and left behind by relatives.
Though the Government is implementing the "Dava duva" scheme to treat such patients using a combination of treatment by psychiatrist and faith in God (Prayers),this man, aged about 40, seems to have not been benefited.
The arm of the semi-nude man is highly infected,and is stinking.
Officials of a nearby durgah feel that the man should be given proper treatment."It is anguishing to see that he is neglected," an official said.
He also said of late some people leave even mentally challenged women in the district and go away.Such women also could be seen roaming around,and anti-social elements exploit them,an official said.
Officials felt there should be a separate wing working on such people's rehabilitation.Therwise it would not be possible to take care of all such people, they added.
Various courts and the state government have issued srict directions that mentally challenged persons roaming in the streets in and around Erwadi durgah should be admitted to hospital and taken proper care of.
