Tribal hamlet cut off from mainland forces woman carry sick daughter for treatment

A frail-looking 36-year-old woman from a tribal hamlet was forced to carry her 11-year-old sick daughter for medical treatment on Sunday, as her village was cut off from the mainland following Cyclone Arnab. Sunkaramma, from Pallapu Dungada village, walked seven kilometers with her daughter, Sampoorna, across hilly terrain, despite the woman's own evident suffering.

In the absence of first aid and transport facilities in the tribal hamlet, Sunkaramma carried her daughter on her shoulder, enduring considerable pain. Upon reaching the S. Kota government hospital, the girl received treatment and the mother was aided by hospital staff, who noted her weakened condition after the arduous journey.

District Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy asked S. Kota officials to investigate the incident and ensure improved road connectivity to the village. The officials attributed the damaged road to heavy rainfall from Cyclone Arnab. S. Kota MLA Kolla Lalitha Kumari vowed to seek additional funds from the government to enhance road access from S. Kota and Kothavalasa to several tribal villages in her constituency.