Mumbai, Feb. 4: Dadarao Bilhore, who lost his son in a road accident last year, has found a unique way of paying homage to his son – filling small open potholes.
“The BMC fills up potholes after accidents, but rather than waiting for accidents, I took up this mission to save others,” Bilhore said.
When asked how people responded to his unique initiative, Bilhore said he has received support from all corners. “I have received a lot of support from public, family and friends, who now want to join me in my mission,” he said.
Bilhore’s son Prakash, 16, and his cousin Ram were riding on a bike when they hit a massive pothole. Prakash suffered grave injuries that claimed his life.
“I was shattered, but realised that I had too many people who depended on me emotionally. I lied to my wife and relatives that Prakash was in the ICU, even after he died,” said Bilhore. “The one thing I noticed was that authorities took action only after someone died. I realised that if I made an effort to fix the problem, people would give ‘duas’ to my son,” he said.
