Archive · 25 Sep 2025
NDTV Reports: Abhijot's Struggle with Disease, Death in Punjab Floods
Abhijot was a young boy in a village in Punjab who had a kidney disease.
The area was hit by floods.
Abhijot was very sick, and he had to go to the hospital far away from home.
Many people and organizations helped him get treatment, but he sadly passed away due to a sudden heart problem.
This story is a reminder about how important it is to have good healthcare and support for people, especially children, in all parts of the country.
Eight-year-old Abhijot, suffering from nephrotic syndrome, lived in a flood-affected village in Punjab.
NDTV launched a campaign, ‘Save Abhijot’, leading to support from various organizations and government.
Abhijot's condition worsened, and he passed away during treatment for a cardiac arrest.
The tragedy highlights challenges in rural healthcare and medical access.
The story calls attention to the importance of adequate healthcare and support for children in India.
- Who
- Abhijot, a child with nephrotic syndrome.
- What
- Abhijot died after battling nephrotic syndrome and experiencing complications during treatment, compounded by Punjab floods.
- When
- Abhijot died after receiving treatment for his condition.
- Where
- Talwindi Rai Dadu village, Amritsar, Punjab.
- Why
- Abhijot's death raises questions about healthcare access and quality in rural areas.
- Name
- Abhijot
- Age
- Eight years old
- Medical Condition
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Location
- Talwindi Rai Dadu village, Amritsar, Punjab
- Cause of Death
- Cardiac arrest
- Support Organizations
- Khalsa Aid, Sun Foundation, Punjab government