On Tuesday morning, Surendra Shinde, 59, a cancer and accident survivor, underwent a crucial surgery that lasted over two hours at a south Mumbai-based private hospital. His already amputated leg had to be further shortened to arrest the spread of infection.

mid-day, in its article titled ‘Who will pay mishap victim’s bills when public transport is involved?’, dated November 15, highlighted the plight of the Shinde family, which has been running from pillar to post since Surendra was injured by a BEST bus on October 18. Surendra has been in three different hospitals in less than a month. With his recent procedure, his stay may get extended—which is concerning his kin, who have sought time from the hospital to arrange for the money.