Madam Shrestha, who has lost a lot of weight since the death of her other daughter, Ganga, two months ago, wept. Jamuna looked weak, and had not been able to go to the toilet the whole day.

Several Singaporeans at the airport recognised Jamuna and a couple wished her every success in her treatment.

Read the full version of Salma Khalik's story in Wednesday's edition of The Straits Times.