Farmers Movement Archive

With faith in heart, this official goes on

Tribune News ServiceChandigarh, April 9For MC’s Enforcement Wing Inspector Sunil Dutt, work start as early as 5 am. He has been tasked with taking care of issues related to vendors supplying vegetables and fruits.As clock ticks 4.30 am, Dutt wakes up following an alarm bell. He has to report at 5 am at the Sector 26 mandi. “In the normal days, our duty started at 11 am at the MC Office. I never had to wake up early, but now, sometimes I am up even before the alarm rings,” says the inspector.At a time when people have been advised to stay at home and adopt social distancing if they have to move out, the Enforcement Wing official has the responsibility of screening the vendors at the mandi. Permission passes of all vendors are checked at the entrance and then it is ensured that all of them are following the safety guidelines. The wing makes sure that every vendor has masks, gloves and sanitiser. Dutt looks after proper supply of vegetables and fruits in 59 CTU buses to different places across the city.His job involves interacting with various people. So, Dutt, a brave heart, has faith in God for his own safety.“We ensure 1-metre distance from people. However, some vendors come very near to us when we are explaining things to them. I wear mask and gloves, but if something still goes wrong, I will accept it as God’s will. Due to the guidance of my seniors, I am able to carry out my duties. We realise these are tough times and we should help people as much as possible,” he adds.Members of his family were initially worried about him, but have now made peace with his work. “Since my wife Surabhi is a doctor, I get support from her and she makes sure that I eat right to boost immunity and stay safe. She gives me fruits, carrot juice, amla and ‘chyawanprash’ for boosting my immunity,” he said.After Dutt comes back to his house in Sector 46 at 10 am, the first thing he does is taking bath and changing clothes. After having breakfast, he leaves for his office in Sector 17. “After inspecting a few files and doing other routine work, I call it a day at 5 pm,” the inspector signs off.

The Tribune

2020-04-10