Heartbreaking Incident Shocks Mahabubnagar, Father’s Grief Moves Locals
- Father’s Tears and Disability Highlight Cotton Mill Tragedy
- Locals, VR Social Organization Respond to Burial Crisis
Hyderabad: A deeply distressing event unfolded in Mahbubnagar, stirring emotions across the district. A grieving father, Balraj, spent eight hours in the graveyard, crying as he faced the agony of being unable to bury his disabled son. This incident underlines the hardships faced by many families affected by sudden unemployment and financial instability.
Balraj earned his living working at a cotton mill in the Prem Nagar area of Mahbubnagar. He supported his wife and two sons, with his eldest son, Harish, suffering since birth from both physical and mental disabilities. However, everything changed when the cotton mill suddenly closed. Unable to find new employment, Balraj and his family faced severe financial strain. This caused frequent arguments within the family. Eventually, his wife returned to her hometown, taking their younger son and leaving Balraj alone with Harish.
As time passed, Harish’s health worsened due to the lack of adequate food and care. He fell ill and sadly died, leaving Balraj shattered. Struggling with poverty, Balraj could not even afford a shroud to bury Harish. In his despair, he carried his son’s body on his shoulders to the cemetery, where he waited for help. For eight hours, he cried, holding the body in his lap, unable to proceed with the burial.
Eventually, concerned locals noticed the father’s plight and reached out to the VR social organization in Jadcherla. Praveen, a representative of the group, arrived with volunteers at 7 pm. Together, they dug a grave using a shovel and helped Balraj lay his son to rest. Witnesses were moved as Balraj tearfully expressed, “I haven’t eaten or drunk water for 4 days, my son died, and I am ill.” This tragic incident has shocked the community and highlighted the urgent need for social support during times of crisis.
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