‘Great loss’: Residents mourn death

For the residents of block in Jangpura Extension, 63-year-old Dr Yogesh Chandra Paul was a humanitarian like none other, one who helped people selflessly. On Saturday, Paul’s house was brimming with friends, colleagues and neighbours, who mourned his loss.

“Dr Paul was himself old but that never stopped him from helping people others. He did not care about his own health,” said the 35-year-old woman, who irons clothes in the area and did not want to be named. She said Dr Paul also helped people monetarily when he could.

For others, Paul’s servies towards society were inspiring. “He was a gem of a person. His loss is not only personal but is also a great loss to the society,” said Disha Sethi, who lives in the same building. He practised out of a clinic at the nearby Birbal Road, while his wife, Dr Neena, works at a government hospital.

“He started his practise in the area around 2004. He used to treat underprivileged patients for free at the time. Even now, he charged ₹100 as his consultation fee. He was truly a hero,” said Rajiv Rajpal, who runs a dry cleaning shop next to the clinic.