Sunita Kumari runs a food and drink shop in Simdega, Jharkhand.
But, in March last year, she used to work in a care home in Goa. That is, she was a frontline worker.
Last year, what happened after a sudden nationwide lockdown in India changed Sunita’s life forever.
Sunita told us that, “That was so dreadful. I think it would be better to die than face the situation. Even today when I remember those days, my heart starts beating hard.” . “
Despite the outbreak of the virus, they were forced to work without personal protective equipment ie PPE kits. Sunita told that her boss had warned that all of them may get salary only, and even half will be given.
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