Mangalore: Tiller Accident Takes Farmer's Life, Family Plunged into Despair


Mangalore: Tiller Accident Takes Farmer's Life, Family Plunged into Despair
 
Prakash Samaga
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore
 
Mangalore, Jan 10: It was a freak accident that took the life of agriculturist John Paul D’Souza last month, sending his family into a state of shock and desperation.

A resident of Harekala village near Ullal here, John D'Souza had just started his tiller to prepare the soil to sow sugarcane crop on the fateful morning of December 2, when his leg got stuck in the tiller, snatching the life out of him. His wife Sunitha, who was with him at the moment, was horror-struck at the sight. But even in that moment of extreme pain, John told her not to panic and to slowly remove the blade of the tiller which had pierced his thigh. He even told her not to worry as the blade had not touched his bone, and to rush him to the hospital immediately. However, calls to private doctors went in vain, and before long, John died of excessive bleeding.
















John Paul D’Souza was a hard working man who lived and breathed agriculture. There were days when would get up at 2 am and go to the city to sell his crops early in the market. To do that he had to take a boat to cross the river and hire a tempo to load the vegetables and take them to the market in the city.
 
Now the entire responsibility of feeding the family is on Sunitha as her sons Joyston Sunil D’Souza and Joylon D’Souza and daughter Jeswita D’Souza are studying in 8th, 4th and 7th standards respectively in Capitanio School in Pumpwell. Her father-in-law Cyril Lucas D’Souza is 87 and mother-in-law Rosy Mary D’Souza is 85 year old. Sunitha while speaking to Daijiworld termed it terrible that her husband who struggled so hard for the family had to face such a painful and heart-rending death.

John Paul D’Souza had taken up agriculture 15 years ago. He was the bread winner of the family and cultivated sugarcane, paddy and some vegetable crops in his 6 acre of farm land. In this ‘Kottari Kudru island’ four families engage in farming, among which Paul’s family is one.
 
‘As labour was not available, John purchased a new tiller six months ago pledging his wife's jewellery in the bank. John knew to operate the tiller very well, however it is a tragedy he was killed by the same machine. Known to be an energetic person, John actively co-ordinated during a 3-day camp of Bharat Scouts and Guides held at Kottari Kudru during 2008," his wife Sunitha recalls.
 
Now the entire responsibility of feeding the family and continuing her children's education is on Sunitha. She does not have any source of income.
 
The family is looking for help from generous individuals and philanthropists.


Sunitha D'Souza
Account Number: 114900101008219 (Savings Bank A/c)
Corporation Bank
Thokkottu Branch.

IFSC Code: CORP0001149

Sunitha's contact number: 9141864144

  

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  • Savitha Fernandes, Dubai

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    I had sent an email to Corporation Bank, Thokkottu Branch and below is the reply received from the Branch Manager.

    GOOD MORNING,

    WE ARE PROVIDING HEREWITH THE A/C NO AS FOLLOWS.

    BANK IFSC CODE CORP0001149
    A/C NO 114900101008219
    NAME OF A/C HOLDER SUNITHA D SOUZA

    WE ALSO REQUEST YOU TO UPLOAD THIS A/C DETAILS TO Daijiworld.com. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE OTHER DONORS.

    FROM,

    BRANCH MANAGER

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  • Helen Dsouza, Kuwait/Mumbai/Neeruda

    Sun, Jan 15 2012

    Dear All
    Please check this account number.
    Sunitha D'Souza
    Account Number: SB0101008219 (Savings Bank A/c)
    Corporation Bank
    Thokkottu Branch.

    IFSC Code: CORP0001149

    Sunitha's contact number: 9141864144

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  • jacobnelson, mangalore/mumbai

    Sun, Jan 15 2012

    Very heartening insident,may God give strength to his family members to overcome this great loss.
    May his soul rest in peas.

    MY DEAR BROTHER PLEASE THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK DISLIKE OR DISAGREE. SOME PEOPLE PUT DISAGREE FOR EVERYTHING WHICH IS MORE PAINFULL HERE.

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  • Anil, Bangalore

    Sat, Jan 14 2012

    Always we need to add SBXX(Here XX is a branch code)afront to the A/c number. Some has to check with bank and get the revised A/c number.

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  • Vijay, Bangalore

    Thu, Jan 12 2012

    Even after using d account number 'AS114900101008219', the amount was returned back to my account. Kindly confirm the account number and make sure its proper.

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  • Mehita, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 11 2012

    Dear Daiji,
    Please mention the account number accurately. Corporation Bank account numbers are alpha numeric. Please highlight this, so that the contributions are not returned to the sender, which is evident from couple of comments.

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  • KRPrabhu, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Wed, Jan 11 2012

    Very sad and unfortunate incident.May his soul rest in peace.
    Mr.Louis,Kuwait
    Please dont blame the tractor as old/outdated.Perhapes you might not have knowledge about the machine.It is an powerful and most sought after power tiller in India manufactured with Janpanees colaboration and throughly tested and well performing one.It has completed more than 40 years after production started/first sold in the country.
    One should be very careful in operating the machines like any other machines/vehicle.Its an accident and is really sad one.

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  • Noel D' Almeida & Family, Brahmavar - Bahrain

    Wed, Jan 11 2012

    Dear Daijiworld readers, I had a telephone conversation with Mrs. Sunitha D’Souza w/o John D’Souza (deceased) this morning about her bank account details. The banking details provided by her are Account # 114900101008219 and IFSC Code: CORP0001149. Also, a humble request to Daijiworld to contact this family once again to verify the information and republish it correctly as these innocent people are very much prone to make mistakes while providing the info. Our generous contributors may also get disappointed when their sentiments do not serve the purpose.

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  • Henry Andrade, Udupi/Dubai

    Wed, Jan 11 2012

    Dear Daiji World,
    Her account details some thing wrong. Amount transfered through NEFT yesterday, returned today. Please investigate. Or provide detailed postal address to send chq by post.

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  • Dev Sagar, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 11 2012

    Guys, this is a real sad story and the family is in a tremendous situation all of a sudden. Just look at the old parents and the young innocent children. I wish and pray no one should go thru such a disaster. It is our duty to help this family in this need of hour and God will surely bless us.

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  • PETER, GOA

    Wed, Jan 11 2012

    Please confirm the Account number and many should come forward to help this poor family

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  • Tony, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Wed, Jan 11 2012

    Thank you Daijworld. Very sad and painful.

    My Contribution will reach you very soon.

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  • Derryle Royce D'souza, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 11 2012

    Its very sad to hear this incident took place in previous month there should be very careful while tilling they get stuck suddenly into the soil its very difficult to lift up anyways may be uncle johns time was running bad because everything is in gods hand may god grant strength & courage to his family members Thank u Daijiworld for doing this great job come on let us also do something for deceased family single s makes from every member an ocean everybody join hands and help them.

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  • S.M. Nawaz Kukkikatte, udupi

    Wed, Jan 11 2012

    Thank you Daijiworld

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  • Santhosh Bhandary, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 11 2012

    My heart goes out to the family of John Paul D'Souza and I sincerely request all kind hearted generous individuals and philanthropists to come forward help this family in distress.

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  • Noel D'Almeida & Family, Brahmavar/Bahrain

    Wed, Jan 11 2012

    Hats off to you Daijiworld, for the wonderful job that you are doing for the society by bringing such heart touching incidents to our notice. The loss this family suffered is unimaginable. We must stand-up with this family to provide a future for these three lovely kids. Let us support them in whatever way we can.

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  • Raj, Udupi

    Wed, Jan 11 2012

    We lost one valuable former who gave us food....It was really sad.
    God gave courage to his family to bear this shock.

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  • Rajesh, mangalore

    Wed, Jan 11 2012

    May His soul rest in peace , Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord ,and eternal light shine on him Amen. GOd bless all the people who want to help this and other similar families in bountiful . I dont understand the DISLIKES here?? ar e we stupid? God Help and forgive such people.

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  • Errol, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 11 2012

    Thanks Daijiworld for getting this incident into public notice. May uncle John Soul Rest In Peace.

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  • Errol, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 11 2012

    Thank you Daijiworld, its a great way to help. May the soul RIP.

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA

    Wed, Jan 11 2012

    May the soul of late John Paul D'Souza rest in eternal peace. My heartfelt sympathies to his wife Sunitha, sons Joyston, Joylon and daughter Jeswita and parents Cyril Lucas and Rosy Mary. It is sad to hear that such a hard working person to loose his life while working in his own field. It will be tough time for the family to take the burden. The pictures taken by DAIJIWORLD is very touching. I pray to our Almighty God to overcome the families sadness and give them strength and will.

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  • ashfakkader, qatar/mangalore

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    he Plight of our FARMERS who are back bone(Pillar) of our country all these years is shown again by this accident.
    If only he was insured then his family at-least could have survived in his absence.
    But now the Provider is at the mercy of those whom he provided with his produce.

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  • Malet Crasto, Trasi, Kundapur / Abu Dhabi

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    Request Daijiworld to clarify the account number.
    Thanks for sharing such heartbreaking story.

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  • Candle, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    It's really sad to see the entire family especially the children. God has taken the best from them.The loss they felt in their heart cannot be explained.Their best dad is no more.During this difficult phase the family requires prayers and support.May John's soul rest in Peace.

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  • taurojohn, taurojohn/mangalore/malad/nigeria

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    very sad incident. We pray for his soul to rest in peace. Thanks daiji for publishing this poor and hard working family story with small children and old parents.surely we will help them as we can. God bless this family.

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  • jaya shetty, Karkala

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    PROPER A/C NO SB01008219

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  • VIJAY, MOODBIDRI

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    please make sure the account NUMBER is correct should be 10 digets there is first 2 digets are missing

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  • Nelson, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    Thanks a lot Daijiworld for publishing this news,May uncle johns soul rest in peace.

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  • AMAR NATHAL, MANGALORE

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    THANKS DAIJIWORLD FOR THE SELFLESS SERVICE.

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  • Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    Thanks Daiji for bringing this into the viewers notice. From my side, I will contribute to the account mentioned.

    Very painful to see the young 3 kids photograph and their mother's too.

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  • Louis, Kuwait

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    This tiller is old type which is very dangerous if it strucks front side. The plugging blades will keep moving n when operator trys to pull the machine down, the blades may hit his body. That's what has happened here. We had a similar Mitsubishi 30 yrs ago but replaced with a Latest one with a seat at the back to rest while driving. It's more faster n powerful. Operators need to have proper training n had to know the risk factors. Specially while applying reverse gear when
    Machine get struck in mud. My deepest condolence to the family of the deceased. We are obliged to help them. If medical aid has reached him instantly his life would have been saved.

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  • G.D'Souza, Mangalore/Sharjah

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    It is good to see for a change so many of different caste and religions coming together for a common cause and speaking positively in support of this family. Every good thing does come from God. We can get together and elevate their misery. God would surely like that.

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  • Maria Henson, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    Thank u Daijiworld,its good that this is been put up as people can reach out to help. We miss John a lot. GOD bless the children and Sunitha. Our family would miss John's presence each time we get to his place.

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  • Maria Henson, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    Thank u Daijiworld,its good that this is been put up as people can reach out to help. We miss John a lot. GOD bless the children and Sunitha. Our family would miss John's presence each time we get to his place.

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  • Vijay, Bangalore

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    The amount I transfered to above account through NEFT is returned back to my account. I did the transfer through Axis bank netbanking. Kindly check and let me know if account details are proper or not.

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  • Dave, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    The Plight of our FARMERS who are back bone(Pillar) of our country all these years is shown again by this accident.
    If only he was insured then his family at-least could have survived in his absence.
    But now the Provider is at the mercy of those whom he provided with his produce.

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  • S.P Kamath, Bantwal

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    Sad to read the news. Will give my contribution to the family. Let s support them.

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  • Brian, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    Its very sad to hear the tragedy that took place last month, its very difficult to come out from the Void but still in life its important to look ahead although its not easy, may the almightly grant this family the resources that they are in need of

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  • Melwin D'Souza, Balkudru/Mumbai

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    Thank you Daiji ...very sad and painful story ...This type of Tiller's are very risky(We also have same type Tiller but sit & drive)Let us join hand to help this (kudru) Fly.

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  • Prashanth Poojary, karkala/Abudhabi

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    Its really so sad & heart touching one,as per my opinon loosing a farmer is nothing but we are going to loose our bread indirectly,very near future our country will face sevoiur food shortage so we have to support our farmers at any extent

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  • Oliver Dsouza, Bendur

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    Good Job Daijiworld Thank You. May His Soul Rest in Please.


    Oliver

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  • Rolen Quadros, Kundapura/Bangalore

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    So sad to hear. In the present world, where competition is so very intense, it is only education that provides a strong platform to go ahead, childrens education is very important lets support them. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Ashok, Udupi/Dubai

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    Very Sad & painful. What a Brave man. Friends once again let us join hands to help this poor family. May his soul rest in Peace.

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  • Uday Shetty, Shirva/Doha Qatar

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    Thank you DW for bringing the heartbreaking story and one more opportunity for us to show our humanity side. My contribution will reach the family soon.

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    Thank you DW for bringing this heartbreaking story to the notice of us readers.

    My contribution will reach Sunita soon. The children have a whole life in front of them which is useless without education. Let us support them.

    We will be blessed in some other way.

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  • Henson, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 10 2012

    Thank you Daijiworld

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