He had been feeling unwell for a few days and even when he spoke to his wife of Tuesday evening, he assured her feebly that he was hoping to get something to eat soon. “We had informed the special officer Sidddique overlooking Covid-19 issues in Tamil Nadu. Through the Tamil Nadu government we had informed the principal resident commissioner of the TN government in Delhi too,” explained Fathima Muzaffer, member of Indian Union Muslim League in Tamil Nadu.

Muzaffer asserted that they had sent several IUML workers in Delhi with the protective gear to the quarantine centre with food, but they were denied entry. “Our Delhi workers got letters from our MPs to carry dry fruits, medicines, water bottles and fruits, but they were denied entry. The police at the gate threw away the food and chased away the volunteers. If they are not going to allow anyone to help them, then they should provide people with food and medicine. Now, they are being left to die,” underscored Muzaffer, who is also a member of the All India Muslim Personal Board.