A heart-touching story of handicapped rickshaw puller Hameed Khan, disabled with one leg and his sick wife Sabera Begum, who are languishing in poverty was published in Siasat, on March 15. The report stated that poverty-ridden Hameed Khan is unable to treat his wife who is bedridden for 15 years. His poverty does not allow him to even dream of marrying off his 26 and 20 year old daughters.
Soon after the publication of the report Faiz-e-Aam trust stepped forward to help the family and shifted Sabera Begum, suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis, to Bibi Amena Milli hospital, Chandrayangutta.
A bank account was opened in Hameedullah Khan’s name and by the Grace of Allah Rs. 87453 have been deposited in the account so far. Many people also donated cash amount directly to Hameedullah Kahn. Sabera Begum told that she is feeling better now and at least 15 people contacted them regarding their daughters’ marriage and assured that they will arrange (jahez) necessary articles for the marriage. She prayed for Mr. Zahed Ali Khan’s wellbeing.
Hameed Khan’s account details are as follows:
Hameed Khan
A/C No: 30412010163484
IFSC No: SYNB0003041
Syndicate Bank Bahadurpura, Hyd.
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