Authorities dragging feet on public assistance request, amputee mother of five says

Geeta Boodhoo and her five children last year (Stabroek News file photo)

Desperately in need of money to take care of her five children, Geeta Boodhoo, who lost a hand during an attempt on her life just over a year and a half ago, says authorities are “dragging their feet” on her request for public assistance.

Life has become tougher for 32-year-old Boodhoo, who was also injured earlier this year when she was struck down by a car while taking her children to school.

Boodhoo told Stabroek News that she applied for the benefits