Rubina is also worried about his further treatment. “The Railways has paid for his treatment so far. But since he has been discharged, Jaslok Hospital will charge us for the treatment from now on. Else, we will have to get it done at a the railway hospital. But we trust Dr Manoj Virani at Jaslok and want him to continue the treatment,” she says.

Over the year, there has been some improvement in Khan’s condition. “Earlier, he was totally paralysed but he is okay now except for a little problem in his left hand. But his face has been disfigured. And yes, there is the memory loss which makes things difficult for us,” Rubina adds.

“When his friends enquire about his health, he says: Tell boss that I am still not well. He has even forgotten our house and often says: I want to go to my home, please take me there,” says Rubina, almost breaking down.

The only people Khan never forgets is the couple’s 14-year-old twin daughters.

The girls are in Standard X and Khan wanted to them to go for higher education. “Sometimes he tries to teach them, only to realise his handicap,” says Rubina.

She acknowledges the help provided by the Railways—Khan worked for it. “Railways officials have been very helpful and the department has borne all the expense for his treatment. Though he has not resumed work, the Railways is paying his salary. I am worried about the future. I am not qualified and my children are young. Nobody knows what turn our lives will take,” adds Rubina.