Heroic school bus driver Prakash Patil, 40, didn't think twice before jumping into a nullah to save three children who had fallen out of his vehicle. But now that he is dead, it's his three kids who need help. "He was a good person but would never have needed to rescue the kids at the cost of his life if the Vasai-Virar authorities had covered the drain," said his brother Manohar Patil, demanding compensation.

Prakash was the sole earner of the family, and is survived by his wife Pranali, daughter Neha, 16; and sons Harshal, 13; and Pratik, 11. His family members have demanded compensation from the government so that his children are well looked after.