The loss of a son is a pain beyond words for any mother. It is not just an incident; it is as if the entire world of that mother collapses. A mother’s pain is understood by the whole world, but as a mother herself, the agony tears your heart apart. Her crying, her tears, express her inner suffering in such a way that it brings tears to your own eyes. May God never let any mother face such a day.
When she cries and says how, as a single mother, she raised her son and how he was so deserving that all her sorrows and struggles would have ended with his success, and he was going ahead in life, and she receives his selection letter only after he is gone — her tears do not stop, and her pain will never lessen.
We do not know where the fault lies in Sahil of Dwarka’s tragic road accident; that is the work of the police and the courts. But at this moment, the emotions of the entire society are with that mother. Today, a mother has lost her only son. This is not just the grief of one family; it is the sorrow of the entire society. We all want justice for that mother, but within the bounds of the law, we seek the truth, without rumors. At the same time, we want a system where no mother has to lose her son in such a manner.
A mother has lost her only son. This pain cannot be expressed in words or writing. This is not merely a family tragedy but a matter for society to reflect upon and introspect. At the same time, we must remember that justice is based not on emotions but on facts and the law. We cannot declare anyone guilty without investigation; social media is not a court of law.
This incident and that mother’s pain compel us to think seriously: are we providing our youth with proper guidance, mental support, and a safe environment? Are we taking care of our children, especially minors? Can a minor drive without a license? Can someone risk a life just to make a reel? Again, I emphasize, this is for the police and judiciary to handle.
But I too am devastated by that mother’s condition — she carried him for nine months in her womb, taught him to walk holding her finger, and, as a single mother, raised him with immense effort and hardship. When he was 23, with his whole life ahead, he is no longer in this world. The foundation of a mother’s life has collapsed. We stand with that mother, with all our heart and empathy. We are not blaming anyone; we are not declaring anyone guilty without investigation. But we do demand that a mother must get justice.
We do not wish any harm to the minor driver involved, because revenge is not our aim; that is the work of the law. As a social worker, I would want that he may never replace her son, but he should at least take responsibility. He and his parents should take care of that mother, look after her day and night.
I myself am at a loss. A few days ago, in Noida, an educated young man fought a four-hour battle between life and death and lost. People stood by for four hours, but no system could save him. Similarly, in Delhi, a young man fell into an open pit and died. The law and police will do their duty, but for the mothers of young men, relatives and friends may be there for a few days or months to share the grief, but who will understand their pain for a lifetime? Who will truly feel it?
Road accidents have become a major challenge. The death of a son is not just a death; it is the loss of a family’s dreams and support. Yet, during road accidents, everyone seems active in making videos or reels when someone is in danger, but nobody thinks about saving the struggling or drowning person. That is what it feels like. My heart aches to meet that mother, hold her close, and absorb all her tears because I am a mother too. When a child gets hurt or falls sick, the anxiety is immense. And this mother saw her child lying on the road, covered in blood, and lost him. No one can lessen the pain of that mother. Oh God, grant her patience and strength, for this is extremely difficult.
