Popat Darbar (35) went to buy life saving drugs for his thalassaemic daughter Simone at the Civil Hospital. A week down the line, his seven-year-old daughter is still waiting for her father to return home. Pushpa, Popat's wife is in a shock. Popat was the lone breadwinner for the family.

Anil Jasana (48) worked as a broker at a diamond-polishing unit. He was killed in the blast at Bapunagar. Anil is survived by his wife Gauri and sons, Hardik (20) and Jevin (21).

Vishnu Patel (51) had gone to the Civil Hospital to deliver milk. On his way to Meghaninagar, he heard of the blasts and rushed to the hospital to help the victims. He was caught in the second blast and died on the spot. Vishnu's sons, Sunny (21) and Bhaumik (24), second and third year students, are contemplating taking up a job.

Dahi Purabiya (58) was on her way to Ramol along with her son and daughter-in-law. They were changing autos when a bomb went off at the Ramol Chakla area and Manilal saw his mother breathe her last. His wife Hemlata was severely burnt and he himself suffered injuries due to splinters.

Sumit Gajera (17) wanted to become a lawyer. On Saturday, he rushed to the Trauma Centre with his friend Ajay to help the people and distribute water pouches, when the blast took place. The bodies of Ajay and Sumit were charred beyond recognition.

Ajay Chauhan (14) wanted to become an architect. Rajnikant Chauhan, his father, is a lyricist and rues the day when Ajay slipped away from home without telling anyone. “He was a shy boy, who chose to stay indoors. But that day he just went out with his friend Sumit to help the victims and never returned,” he said.

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