The New Nation - Internet Edition

Chittagong Correspondent

Mojahar Ullah, recipient of gallantry award 'Bir Uttam' in the liberation war of the country, is now struggling for survival here at a private clinic allegedly in the utter negligence of government, local administration and his fellows.

The freedom fighter had been the key man behind the 'operation jackpot' that blew up the Pakistani frigate 'Sowate' at Chittagong port. Success of the operation influenced the freedom fighters a lot and dislocated the war strategy of the Pakistani forces.

His father Ali Azam had become the victim of the holocaust carried out by the Pakistani forces. Letting Mojahar to join in the frontier battle was his only guilt.

The great freedom fighter is unfortunately waiting call from the top at a hospital bed without medication and support from government, local administration and his fellows.

Family members said that Mojahar Ali fell sick in 2005 following a cardiac arrest and his left part of the body had already been paralyzed. He cannot talk even now.

The freedom fighter hailed from village Balukia in Korerhat in Mirsarai did never want any support from the state.

He was given Taka 5 thousand and 50 thousand respectively during the regime of President Ziaur Rahman and Sheikh Hasina. He also received a bronze medal and some gift items during Khaleda Zia's rule.

Mojahar Ullah retired from the Sadharon Bima Corporation in 2001. His spouse Dil Afroze Begum told this correspondent that the government acquired over 250 acres of her husband's land at Mirsarai Muhuri Project without compensation.

No government help was found for the better treatment of the liberation war hero. Physicians suggested intensive treatment for the freedom fighter.

A war fellow of the freedom fighter Dr. Mahfuzur Rahman said, Mojahar had been brave fighter. His death without medication simply can't be tolerated."