With the Arushi-Hemraj double murder case coming to a dead-end due to lack of evidence, the second victim of the case — the Talwars’ domestic help — has already been forgotten.

The family of Yam Prasad Banjade, also called Hemraj, who was found murdered on the terrace of the Talwars’ home, is living in an abject penury.

Hemraj’s body was detected on May 17, a day after the Talwars woke up to find their 14-year-old daughter Arushi killed in their own home.

Jeevan, Hemraj’s son-in-law, is working as a domestic help in Sector 29, Noida. He says that with the sole earning member gone, Hemraj’s family back home in Nepal, has been living in poverty. “Everybody talks of nailing Arushi’s killers. No one mentions Hemraj,” Jeevan said.

Unlike the Talwars, Hemraj’s family has no time to think of his murderers. They have more pressing concerns like making ends meet.

Hemraj’s mother, Krishna Kala Banjade, is suffering from acute tuberculosis and his wife’s left arm is paralysed.

Projal, Hemraj’s son, is admitted in a clinic in Varanasi with acute bronchitis and pneumonia.

“Hemraj’s mother cannot afford proper medical treatment. His son is being treated in Banaras and his uncle is paying for the treatment. I send some money from here. My wife cries a lot over the plight of her family. But how far can I help financially?” Jeevan asked.

Jeevan’s employer, Sameer Arora, said the family hardly had the means to sustain themselves. “A few months ago, the Talwars had called up Hari, Hemraj’s neighbour in Nepal, to inquire about the financial condition of the family. But they did not offer any help,” Arora said.