Do you know, what is common between fictional superheroes and real life superheroes???
Well they both are ever-ready to save the day, no matter what....keeping their
personal as well as family lives on tenterhooks 24×7.
In present times, when the world is combating with COVID19, our real life
superheroes, the frontline warriors are giving their all to keep us safe by
risking one's own life , taking every turmoil head-on.
In an effort to pay my gratitude for their selfless service I, Chaitanya Mukund, in association with Art Infinitii brings you some incredible interviews of such amazing personalities.
Starting this special spree of #SALUTINGTHESUPERHEROES with Mrs. Nilambari Jagedale, IPS, SSP (Senior Superintendent of Police) U.T CHANDIGARH, get ready to unveil the challenges....the struggles and the inspirations behind being a COVID19 frontline warrior.
Q: What are the challenges you come across as COVID19
Frontline Warrior?
Ans: First
of all, it’s our obligation as well as a responsibility to ensure that everyone
is safe, including our own force, because if and when we are safe, we can keep
others safe. Making the people aware of
rules of the current times and motivating them to adhere, is a big challenge. It
took some time for the public to understand the seriousness of the pandemic at
first. It was getting exhausting for
people to stay at home. So to convince them was a humongous task. In case of an
emergency, the timely providence of essential services like groceries, medicines,
etc to the senior citizens and weaker section of the society by our team was another
big challenge. Apart from this, to convince migrants to stay back for their own
safety and providing daily wage labourers with adequate food were some the
major challenges.
Q: How
your family is supporting you during this?
Such things
are possible only due to support of the family. My husband is also a frontline
warrior who is in army and is doing his duty at the borders. My little daughter
too is handling the situation very wisely. She knows that her mother needs a
proper cleanup before she can hug or play with her after coming back from duty.
Besides wherever you are the moral support of friends and family is always
there.
Q: We all
are witnessing how the police force is working day and night, tirelessly in
order to keep us safe. As a team leader, how are you keeping them motivated and
on the go?
Ans: I send
time to time messages to my team to keep them motivated. Once I recorded an
audio message, telling, how much I am proud of them, of their contribution towards
curbing the crisis, prioritizing the wellbeing of the masses over their own
family needs. Some of them have even arranged Langer (a free meal service for
the community) for poor people from their own pocket, provided medicines and
medical facilities to the needy.
I also visit their check posts
individually on a regular basis and provide them with bottle of juices, water,
masks, sanitizers etc.
Q: What
inspires you for such a selfless service towards the society?
Ans: In the
current scenario, the ground reality is that , many people are struggling to
get even a day’s meal, So to fulfill their needs , while working towards the welfare of the society, is what inspires
us the most. Also media has played quite a positive role by showcasing the good
aspects and various wonderful initiatives, taken in India and around the world
during this time of crisis. Watching people help each other like this, serves
as a huge inspiration for all of us.
Q: As we
all know, the number of cases will increase exponentially in coming times. What
are the foreseeable challenges according to you?
Ans: The
biggest challenge will be to restrict the entry-exit of the containment zones
in our area to avoid further contractions. To facilitate the movement of
migrants smoothly, without violating the norms of social distancing, is yet another
major challenge. In the wake of rising cases, to ensure proper security of
increasing quarantine centers, hospitals and medical staff is also one of the
greatest responsibility
Q: What
is your message for other warriors of COVID19?
Ans: They
should continue working with as much passion, motivation and zeal as they are
working now. One must always remember that no difficult situation is
everlasting and this too will get over pretty soon with our action-oriented
efforts.
