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10-Year-Old in Uttar Pradesh Brings Mother’s Body Alone After HIV-Linked Death

With no family support due to HIV stigma, police handled the funeral.

Overview

  • The woman died Wednesday night during treatment for tuberculosis and HIV at Veerangana Avanti Bai Medical College in Etah.
  • The boy arrived alone at the post-mortem facility Thursday and remained by the covered body for hours until officials intervened.
  • Jaithra police, led by SHO Ritesh Kumar, arranged the autopsy and last rites after being alerted by local residents.
  • Distant relatives later reached the mortuary, including an uncle who traveled about 60 km from Kasganj.
  • The district health chief said she completed TB treatment in 2017 and announced a review of the recent circumstances.