KOTTAYAM: The death of Dr Vandana Das' is tearful memories in this house. Her father Mohandas and mother Vasantha Kumari, live in her memories. The parents lost their own lives along with their daughter, who died last year. After that, they were doing all that she wanted to do. Fought for justice in the embers of pain. Her father Mohandas and mother Vasantha Kumari are totally traumatized.

There is still the brass plate inscribed with ‘Dr Vandana Das, MBBS’ on the wall of their Nampichirakalayil House in Muttuchira. Photos of Vandana are hung on the walls. There is a room like a memorial where Vandana' used items are kept. Tulsi plants are seen in the mud where she was laid to rest. The wicks are lit in the ashes urn.

Both of them have only memories of their daughter. Have food when they feel like having it. No sleep at all. Their heart beats at the time when she used to call them earlier. They will leave the door open thinking that their daughter will come. Sees her photo and videos on the phone. Soon bursts into tears. Two lives mourning her invisible presence.

‘I'm standing straight now. We were after her dreams’, said sobbing Vasantha Kumari. It is been a year since Vandana, born on Pooradam star in the Malayalam month of Medam, was murdered. Her death anniversary function was held. Her uncle Vinod's son Nivedh offered bali. Annadanam was done at Asha Bhavan in Memury.

Clinic in memory of Vandana
As per Vandana's wish, a clinic is coming up at a place in Vasantha Kumari's plot in Haripad facing a lake. A clinic was her dream to provide free treatment to all. Her parents are fulfilling her wish. Her doctor friends will also cooperate.

‘Our daughter is here; we feel that always. We will fight for justice till the rest of our lives. The CBI should investigate her death, including the negligence of the authorities, said her father K G Mohandas.