Central jail staff extend support to ailing colleague
They voluntarily raised Rs 1,19,000 for the medical treatment of Home Guard N Vijay Kumar, a jail driver who is battling throat cancer.
Jail Superintendent Rahul lauded the initiative, stating that it is a collective human responsibility to support a colleague in distress.
He said that such acts of service strengthen unity and mutual trust among the staff. The Superintendent described the gesture as a symbol of empathy and generosity.
Vijay Kumar, who received the funds, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his fellow employees for their support. The event was attended by Jail's Supervising Officer M Raj Kumar and guarding staff members, including Satish, Suresh, and Narasimha and others.
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