“I would often read about people succumbing to road accidents in the papers and would turn the page. It is only after I lost my son that I can fully comprehend the pain and the agony of the family members who are left behind to face the harsh realities of life,” said Nanik Ajwani, who lost his only son Mahesh exactly a month ago, when a car, speeding in from a no-entry on Linking Road lost control and crashed. The accident claimed the life of one more person, and injured four bystanders. Mahesh was returning home after dropping his daughter off to school.

MiD DAY visited the Ajwani household in Bandra, which stands just a few metres away from the spot where the accident occurred. The grieving family is not only reeling under grief, but are also experiencing financial difficulties, now that their breadwinner has passed away. Moreover, they are yet to receive any compensation from the firm that the car belonged to.