8-Year-Old Boy Carries Mother's Body to Hospital, Asks for Post-Mortem in Etah

• An 8-year-old boy in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, brought his deceased mother's body to Veerangana Avantibai Medical College, requesting a post-mortem.
• The boy's 45-year-old mother was suffering from a serious illness; his father had previously died from HIV, leaving the child an orphan.
• Relatives, including uncles, refused to help with treatment or provide support, allegedly due to their interest in the family property.
• The child had cared for his mother for 8 days, seeking treatment from Farrukhabad to Delhi before her passing.
• Jaithra Police Station In-charge Ritesh Thakur and the police administration stepped in to arrange the mother's last rites and ensure the child's safety and future assistance.

Why It Matters: An 8-year-old's courage in Etah highlights family neglect and police compassion after his mother's death.