Odisha Man Cycles 600 Km, Carries Sick Wife In Rickshaw To Hospital

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News18•25-01-2026, 12:24
Odisha Man Cycles 600 Km, Carries Sick Wife In Rickshaw To Hospital
- •A 70-year-old Odisha man, Babu Lohar, cycled 600 km carrying his sick wife in a rickshaw van to a hospital.
- •He undertook the arduous journey from Sambalpur to Cuttack after failing to afford an ambulance.
- •Lohar's wife suffered a paralytic stroke in November 2025 and was referred to SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack.
- •His act of dedication highlights the challenges of inaccessible healthcare facilities in the region.
- •No government authorities have commented on the issue, as reported by Times Of India.
Why It Matters: A 70-year-old Odisha man's 600 km rickshaw journey for his sick wife highlights love and healthcare gaps.
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