SANGUEM
A devastating fire completely destroyed the residence of Srimati Rohidas Gaonkar in a late-night incident at Velipwada, Sanguem. The blaze, reportedly triggered by a gas cylinder explosion, quickly engulfed the house, reducing it to ashes.
Fortunately, no one was injured, as the house was unoccupied at the time. Gaonkar and her daughter, Teja, had chosen to spend the night at a neighbour’s home due to ongoing concerns about the safety of their own residence.
The fire has left the mother and daughter homeless, with all their belongings—clothing, food supplies, and essential household items—completely destroyed. Dependent on community support and assistance from the widow welfare scheme for their daily needs, they now find themselves in an even more precarious situation, relying solely on the generosity of others for shelter and basic necessities.
In the wake of this tragic event, Gaonkar and her daughter have made an urgent appeal to the government for immediate financial aid to help rebuild their home. They have also requested that the Speaker of the Lok Sabha consider including their case under the Shramdan scheme, which involves voluntary labour and community contribution in the construction of homes.
