Help Us to restore livelihood for Saddam’s Family

“My Saddam didn’t die a natural death; if he had, I would have found peace. But I feel no peace,” said the ailing mother of Saddam Qureshi (23) on speaking to Miles2Smiles.

In the past few years, a significant rise in the mob lynching cases has emerged, resulting in the deaths of many innocent people, mostly belonging to the Muslim community. Saddam Qureshi belongs to one such case.  

Saddam Qureshi (23) along with his two companions was traveling via private truck loaded with buffaloes when he encountered mob lynching. The mob persuaded the trio for approximately 54 km, assaulted them, killed two of Saddam’s companions on the spot, and gravely injured Saddam. Twenty-three-year-old Saddam eventually succumbed to his injuries a few days after the incident.

Saddam left behind a heartbroken mother, a devastated father, and two grief-stricken sisters. The incident blurred the lives of Saddam’s family, with sadness running all across their bodies.

To channelize their sadness and bring respite, Miles2Smile traveled to Shamli and listened to the heartbreaking story of Saddam’s death. “My young son, my young son was killed,” Saddam’s father said with eyes full of tears.  

His two sisters were sitting near their father; they did not utter a word, but their faces spoke of sadness that no words can explain. 

Saddam was the sole breadwinner of the family, and his death took away the ease of four people. How could we sit calmly when four innocent souls are battling a battle they don’t deserve? A question circled in our minds. We immediately promised Saddam’s family to help them financially.  

We made a promise that gave unbridled hope to Saddam’s family, but will we be able to fulfill this promise? Yes! But with your assistance. 

• To provide them with a decent livelihood, we need Rs. 1,75,000 (one-time payment) to purchase two buffaloes, which will help the family earn a decent monthly income
• For the family’s health and well-being: Rs. 40,000 (one-time payment)

Total:  Rs. 2,15,000

We are ready to help them, are you?