The first day at work was a mixed bag for this 20-year-old youth from Antop Hill proud to finally be a breadwinner for his family, one moment he was hurrying home; and the next he was mugged and knocked unconscious by some miscreants. Six hours later, he woke up naked, confused and bereft of all his belongings.

Dilshan (centre) with his parents, who said they will now be worried for his safety every day